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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

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

g.