Video Editor

Xanadu Studio is looking for skilled video editors who want to work at the intersection of storytelling and AI-driven production. This role combines strong editorial fundamentals with hands-on experience integrating AI-generated content into the post-production pipeline. Ideal for editors ready to evolve their craft into workflows where generative assets, rapid iteration, and traditional editing skills come together.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial & Creative

Assemble and edit footage (live-action and/or AI-generated) into polished, story-driven cuts

Collaborate with directors and creative teams to shape pacing, tone, and narrative flow

Make editorial decisions around continuity, rhythm, and visual storytelling

Work closely with creative and production teams across the full project lifecycle

AI Integration & Execution

Incorporate AI-generated images, video, and audio into edits alongside traditional footage

Maintain visual and tonal consistency when blending generated and live-action assets

Collaborate with AI generation teams to source, select, and refine assets for the edit

Perform color correction, sound design, and basic VFX/compositing as needed

Upscale, clean up, and finish generated assets for final delivery

Workflow & Collaboration

Organize and manage media, project files, and version control across the pipeline

Translate creative briefs into efficient, structured editing workflows

Stay current with emerging AI and editing tools, integrating them into the process

Contribute to internal systems, templates, and best practices for the edit pipeline

Requirements

Proven experience as a video editor (agency, studio, freelance, or similar)

Proficiency in industry-standard editing software

Strong understanding of pacing, continuity, story structure, and visual grammar

Ability to work with mixed-source footage, including AI-generated content

Fast learner with high adaptability to new tools and workflows

Strong attention to detail, especially around visual/audio consistency and output quality

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

Experience with After Effects or other compositing tools

Familiarity with AI generation tools

Sound design or color grading experience

Experience editing ads, short films, or digital content

Understanding of prompt-driven or generative production workflows

What This Role Offers

Direct exposure to AI-first filmmaking and post-production workflows

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge branded and narrative content

High creative involvement with rapid execution cycles

A strong learning curve across both traditional editing and emerging AI tools

Opportunity to help shape the future of the studio's editing pipeline

Who This Is For

Editors with strong fundamentals who want to expand beyond traditional editing and actively work with AI-generated content as part of the creative process — not just cutting footage, but shaping how AI and live-action assets come together.

How to Apply

Share:

CV

Portfolio / showreel

Examples of any work involving AI-generated assets (if available)

A short note on your interest in editing within AI-driven filmmaking workflows