Post Finishing Specialist-Lucasfilm Animation (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lucasfilm Animation Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Post Finishing Specialist to join their team in San Francisco. This role is critical for ensuring the technical and creative integrity of their final delivered assets, spanning editorial, color grading, graphics, mastering, and quality control. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in industry-standard software, including Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve, coupled with a strong understanding of modern finishing workflows, color science, and delivery specifications. This position requires someone to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and is considered Hybrid, meaning the employee will work primarily onsite in their San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Digital Media, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8-10 years of professional work experience required in post-production and/or studio mastering.
• 3-5 years of experience with DaVinci CTL and Resolve workflow automation and scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of media and cut formats relevant to the editorial and finishing stages.
• Very strong organizational, communication and project management skills to multi-task and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while displaying the highest level of professionalism, commitment, and work ethic.
• Ability to adapt and work with diverse personalities and work styles.
• High level of initiative, flexibility and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with UHD, DCI, SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision and ACES workflows.
• Familiarity with Stereo, 5.1, and Atmos audio post production workflows.
• Must possess deep technical expertise in industry-standard software, including Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of modern finishing workflows, color science, and delivery specifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of color spaces (e.g., Rec. 709, P3, Rec. 2020, SMPTE ST 2084) and color management principles.
• Experience with DaVinci Color Transform Language (DCTL) and Resolve scripting.
• Expert knowledge and practical experience with HDR10, Dolby Vision mastering, including the creation and manipulation of Dolby Vision metadata.
• Skilled in deriving Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) versions from High Dynamic Range (HDR) masters, particularly using Dolby Vision 4.x tools and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of professional color spaces and transformation pipelines for final delivery.
• Extensive understanding of all required formats for final media and client deliverables.
• Full file-based Metadata understanding and experience in analyzing issues resulting from incorrect file-based Metadata.
• Expert knowledge of Digital Graphics applications such as Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Affinity tools, Motion and other related industry standard Graphic software packages.
• Advanced knowledge of typographic processes and terminology to help create static and moving MOE, credit and related content and assets.
• Solid understanding of video signals and broadcast standards.
• Capability to set up and calibrate a professional QC viewing and audio monitoring room.
• Acute attention to detail regarding editorial timing, cadence, and sequence continuity.
• Knowledge of various professional audio formats and loudness standards for delivery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting video and audio scopes (e.g., waveform, vector scope, histogram, loudness meters).
• Proven ability to recommend and work with the best suitable file based image formats for the various creative, interchange and mastering workflows.
• Deep familiarity with the required formats and specifications for QC reviews.
• Familiarity with and proven experience in doing Display measurements, calibrations and reporting using tools such as Calman, Light Illusion and using hardware solutions such as Photo Research and Colorimetry Research measurement probes.

Responsibilities

• Lead workflows in collaboration with the Global Imaging Supervisor and Director of Post Production.
• Expertly run and manage Avid Media Composer sessions for editorial post-finishing tasks.
• Perform precise conforming of edited sequences and execute complex cuts with technical accuracy.
• Manage all aspects of high-quality export to various client and internal specifications.
• Implement best practices for cleaning up cuts, managing media, and organizing projects for long-term accessibility.
• Develop and automate updates to timelines and media management processes.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between editorial and finishing departments.
• Generate comprehensive reports on cut versions, media usage, and project status.
• Utilize DaVinci Resolve for advanced color correction and grading, applying creative and technical color expertise.
• Proficiently conform projects, manage complex timelines, and handle versioning in DaVinci Resolve.
• Manage efficient and accurate rendering of final masters to meet specified technical standards.
• Perform in-application quality checks on color, stability, and format integrity in DaVinci Resolve.
• Create and integrate ancillary elements such as professional subtitles and on-screen graphics.
• Recommend and work with the best suitable file-based image formats for the various creative, interchange and mastering workflows.
• Perform in-application quality checks on color, stability, and format integrity.
• Accurate reporting and logging of all QC findings.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree