Colorist

About the Role We are seeking a talented and detail-obsessed Colorist to join our growing video production team. As our in-house Colorist, you will be instrumental in defining the visual tone and color language across a diverse array of content—from premium educational videos and masterclasses to brand films and product explainers.
You’ll bring a deep understanding of color science , S-Log/RAW workflows , and visual storytelling to enhance mood, tone, and brand consistency. Your role is pivotal in ensuring every frame we release meets the highest cinematic standards , elevating the learner's experience and reinforcing the NxtWave brand’s visual excellence.

Key Responsibilitie
sColor Grading & Look Developmen
tPerform color correctio n and color gradin g on footage shot in S-Log/RA W profiles, delivering high-quality, visually consistent results across a range of formats
.Develop and maintain a cohesive color palett e that aligns with each project’s narrative, mood, and branding
.Create custom LUT s and grading template s for consistent use across recurring content formats
.Ensure accurate skin tone s, balanced highlights and shadow s, and dept h that enhances storytelling
.Technical Workflow & Deliver
yManage DaVinci Resolv e workflows (or equivalent professional grading suites), from conforming and color grading to rendering and final delivery
.Collaborate closely with cinematographers and editors to ensure footage is captured and delivered to maximize grading flexibilit y
.Implement color pipeline s that integrate seamlessly with post-production workflows, ensuring efficient turnaround time s without compromising on quality
.Maintain color accuracy through color-managed workflow s, ensuring deliverables are optimized for we b, broadcas t, and LM S platforms
. Quality Control & Consistenc
yConduct QC check s on final outputs, ensuring there are no color discrepancies, banding, or compression issues
.Maintain visual consistenc y across multi-camera setups, different locations, and varying lighting environments
.Ensure color fidelit y between raw footage, graded outputs, and any integrated motion graphics or VFX elements
.Collaboration & Creative Inpu
tWork closely with directors, cinematographers, and post-production teams to interpret creative brief s and bring the director’s vision to life through colo r
.Provide on-set advic e during pre-production or principal photography, including recommendations on lightin g and camera setting s to facilitate post-production grading
.Stay updated on color grading trend s, cinema aesthetic s, and technical advancement s in the field, continuously pushing the visual boundaries of our content
.What We’re Looking Fo
rExperienc e: Minimum 2-3 years as a Coloris t in a professional environment (films, commercials, branded content, masterclasses, etc.)
.Software Proficienc y
:Expertise in DaVinci Resolve Studi o (primary), with familiarity in Adobe Premiere Pr o, After Effect s, or other NLEs an added advantage
.Proficiency in color-managed workflow s, ACE S, and HDR gradin g is a plus
.Technical Knowledg e
:Deep understanding of color theor y, color space s, LUT s, scopes (waveform, vector, parade ), and color calibratio n
.Experience working with footage from Sony FX serie s, Canon Cinem a, Blackmagi c, and RE D cameras
.Attention to Detai l: Obsessive about consistenc y, color balanc e, and technical accurac y, with a sharp eye for subtle nuance s in hue, saturation, and luminance
.Creative Sensibilit y: Strong sense of visual storytellin g, with the ability to enhance mood and emotion through color while staying true to the brand identit y
.Communication & Collaboratio n: Excellent communication skills to articulate creative decisions and collaborate effectively with director s, DOP s, and editor s
.Nice to Hav
eExperience with HDR workflow s and Dolby Visio n mastering
.Familiarity with on-set color monitorin g and live gradin g tools
.Understanding of VFX pipeline s and compositin g, ensuring clean color passes for effects-heavy projects

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Why Join U
s?A t NxtWa ve, we craf t visually stunning and impactful educational conte nt that changes lives. As ou r Colori st, you will have the opportunity t o shape the visual langua ge of our content portfolio—enhancing storytelling and deliverin g cinematic experienc es that inspire and engag
e.You’ll collaborate with an elite team o f cinematographe rs , edito rs, an d motion designe rs, contributing to projects that push the boundaries o f educational content and brand storytelli n

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