Company Overview

ARC is a storytelling company specialising in a range of creative services, including editorial, VFX, production supervision, post-production, and development partnerships. As a collaborative hub, ARC fosters creativity and supports filmmakers in creating their best work. With a commitment to delivering exceptional storytelling, ARC thrives on building strong relationships and empowering creative visions to come to life.

ARC Commercials is the advertising arm of the studio, delivering editorial and post-production for advertising, branded content, and short-form projects. The team works at the highest end of both the local and international markets, combining craft, speed, and technical precision.

Position Purpose The Finish Assistant supports the Finishing team, keeping our finishing suites running smoothly and helping Colourists and Online Artists deliver work at the highest technical and creative standards.

This is a full-time, on-site role suited to someone who thrives in a high-end finishing environment, has a strong technical understanding of colour and online workflows, and has a passion for supporting creatives. The ideal candidate is highly organised, proactive and dependable, takes initiative, loves staying across the details, and is at home in a fast-paced post-production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Suite Operations and Calibration

Maintain the day-to-day technical operations of the Finishing suites.

Ensure suites are correctly set up for each session and that colour calibration is accurate.

Artist and Project Support

Support Colourists and Online Artists with their projects as required.

Assist with screenings, client sessions, and reviews to ensure everything runs smoothly.





Communication and Liaison

Liaise with ARC's in-house team of HODs, Executive Producers, Editorial and Finish Producers and Assistants, and the Engineering department.

Work alongside a range of clients and freelance Colourists and Artists.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

1-2+ years' experience in commercials post-production, specifically in colour and online.

Solid experience working in a high-end commercial finishing environment.

Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.

A positive working knowledge of editorial, VFX, and delivery workflows.

Ability to problem-solve under pressure while maintaining the highest technical and creative standards.

Exceptionally organised, highly proactive, and reliable.

Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through.

Clear, calm communicator with a collaborative mindset.

A focus on working to the highest industry standards.

Desirable

Familiarity with Flow, Flame, and Nuke.

A keen interest in continuous learning and staying across both creative and technical industry developments.

Key Working Relationships

Colourists and Online Artists (in-house and freelance) - day-to-day creative and technical support.

HODs and Executive Producers - scheduling, priorities, and session requirements.

Editorial and Finish Producers and Assistants - project flow and delivery.

Engineering department - suite setup, calibration, and technical support.

Clients, agencies, and visiting talent.

Work Environment and Conditions

Based on-site at the ARC Commercials studio in Alexandria, Sydney.

Predominantly suite-based, with regular cross-department collaboration.

Flexibility outside standard business hours will be required to support sessions, client deadlines, and delivery milestones.

📌 Finish Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 ARC
📍 Sydney