3D Subtitling Operator (fixed-term contract) in London

3D Subtitling Operator (fixed-term contract) in London

London Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Pixelogic Media

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create and process 3D subtitles for films and trailers, ensuring top-notch quality.
  • Company: Join Pixelogic, a creative tech company breaking cultural barriers in global media.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, health plan, life assurance, and more perks.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Why this job: Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of digital cinema.
  • Qualifications: 1-2 years in theatrical subtitling; creativity and problem-solving skills are key.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Company At Pixelogic, we believe that the fusion of creativity and technology holds the power to inspire and engage audiences on a global scale. With a strong emphasis on end-to-end creative, localization, and distribution services, we take pride in breaking cultural barriers and ensuring your message resonates with diverse audiences worldwide. Our dynamic team of creative minds, skilled linguists, and tech‑savvy experts work collaboratively to deliver unparalleled solutions that cater to your unique needs.

About the Role To support our global Digital Cinema team, the 3D Theatrical Subtitling Operator will perform subtitle pre‑qualification and post‑processing of all subtitled feature and trailer content, ensuring subtitle assets meet required standards prior to mastering. The operator will also create and demonstrate 3D subtitle disparity maps, handle 3D language versioning for Digital Cinema Packages, and produce downstream outputs. Other responsibilities include testing tools and applications, handling data entry for work orders, collaborating with other departments, and providing feedback to the Project, Mastering, and Content Services teams.

Working Hours 7‑day Fortnight Shift Contract 7‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)

Responsibilities

  • Perform subtitle pre‑qualification for supplied subtitle files to meet technical specifications
  • QC and post‑process theatrical subtitle files, making temporal and positional corrections per client guidelines and procedures
  • Create final subtitle XMLs and other file‑based deliverables for feature and trailer content for Digital Cinema, OTT, and Home Entertainment
  • Create and QC 3D stereoscopic subtitles for Digital Cinema and home entertainment
  • Run client‑attended 3D subtitling sessions as required
  • Assist in UAT for proprietary and 3rd‑party tools and applications focused on 3D stereoscopic subtitling processes
  • Create media and file‑based subtitle proofs for client approval
  • Complete subtitle QC reports, describing defects and providing details for troubleshooting
  • Actively troubleshoot and analyze root causes of subtitle rejections
  • Abide by company security policies and protect entrusted information assets
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Good English language skills and knowledge of various English accessibility formats (OCAP, CCAP, etc.)
  • Familiarity with tools and applications such as DVS Clipster and Colorfront's Transkoder; knowledge of other NLEs including Final Cut Pro and Pro Tools, and DVD or Blu‑ray mastering software is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to adapt to different software
  • Ability to prioritize, manage work orders, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality
  • Problem‑solving skills with a creative and innovative approach and ability to think outside the box
  • Excellent multitasking abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability and willingness to learn new methods, procedures, or techniques and take on new tasks

Experience

  • Minimum 1–2 years theatrical subtitling experience in a Digital Cinema/Localization post‑production environment
  • Hands‑on experience with Theatrical 3D subtitle stereography processes is a bonus
  • Understanding of end‑to‑end theatrical and downstream subtitling workflows and processes is a bonus
  • Secondary language skills not essential but prior work with a variety of languages and strong working knowledge of language structures and different alphabets

Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent professional experience

Benefits Pension Scheme Supplemental Health Plan Life Assurance Plan Plus others

Pixelogic Media

Contact Details:

Pixelogic Media Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace 3D Subtitling Operator (fixed-term contract) in London

Subtitle Pre-Qualification
Post-Processing of Subtitles
3D Stereoscopic Subtitling
XML File Creation
Quality Control (QC)
Data Entry
Problem-Solving Skills