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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance vfx editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Vfx EditorFreelance Video Editor
Skills & CertificationsVFX software proficiency (After Effects, Nuke), compositing skillsEditing software skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut), storytelling
Work EnvironmentPost-production studios, freelance projects, film/TV industryBroadcast, online content, corporate videos, freelance gigs
Industry UsageSpecializes in visual effects integrationFocuses on editing raw footage into final videos

While both roles involve editing, Freelance Vfx Editors specialize in creating and integrating visual effects, requiring specific VFX skills and software. Freelance Video Editors focus on assembling footage into cohesive videos, emphasizing storytelling and editing techniques. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right professional for their project needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Vfx Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 58% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Freelance Online Finishing Editor/Colorist (DaVinci Resolve)

Stampede Studios

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

About Stampede Studios
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
  • Picture Conforming
  • Paint and minor visual effects
  • Color Grading in different color spaces
  • Versioning/Mastering
  • Creation of Deliverables
  • Quality Control
  • Perform other related finishing needs assigned by post-supervisors

Qualifications
  • 6 years of experience in Online Finish Editing
  • Dolby Vision Certificate
  • Expert in DaVinci Resolve Editing and Color
  • Knowledge of Fusion and Photoshop a plus

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.