Color Grading Specialist [WFO]

About us

NxtWave is a fast-growing Ed-Tech startup revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming into highly skilled tech professionals. We're backed by leading investors and have received accolades for our excellence in education.

Job Role : 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 Responsibilities

Color Grading & Look Development

Perform

color correction

and

color grading

on footage shot in

S-Log / RAW

profiles, delivering high-quality, visually consistent results across a range of formats.

Develop and maintain a

cohesive color palette

that aligns with each project’s narrative, mood, and branding.

Create

custom LUTs

and

grading templates

for consistent use across recurring content formats.

Ensure

accurate skin tones ,

balanced highlights and shadows , and

depth

that enhances storytelling.

Technical Workflow & Delivery

Manage

DaVinci Resolve

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 flexibility .

Implement

color pipelines

that integrate seamlessly with post-production workflows, ensuring

efficient turnaround times

without compromising on quality.

Maintain color accuracy through

color-managed workflows , ensuring deliverables are optimized for

web ,

broadcast , and

LMS

platforms.

Quality Control & Consistency

Conduct

QC checks

on final outputs, ensuring there are no color discrepancies, banding, or compression issues.

Maintain

visual consistency

across multi-camera setups, different locations, and varying lighting environments.

Ensure

color fidelity

between raw footage, graded outputs, and any integrated motion graphics or VFX elements.

Collaboration & Creative Input

Work closely with directors, cinematographers, and post-production teams to

interpret creative briefs

and bring the

director’s vision to life through color .

Provide

on-set advice

during pre-production or principal photography, including recommendations on

lighting

and

camera settings

to facilitate post-production grading.

Stay updated on

color grading trends ,

cinema aesthetics , and

technical advancements

in the field, continuously pushing the visual boundaries of our content.

What We’re Looking For

Experience : Minimum 2-3 years as a

Colorist

in a professional environment (films, commercials, branded content, masterclasses, etc.).

Software Proficiency :

Expertise in

DaVinci Resolve Studio

(primary), with familiarity in

Adobe Premiere Pro ,

After Effects , or other NLEs an added advantage.

Proficiency in

color-managed workflows ,

ACES , and

HDR grading

is a plus.

Technical Knowledge :

Deep understanding of

color theory ,

color spaces ,

LUTs ,

scopes (waveform, vector, parade) , and

color calibration .

Experience working with footage from

Sony FX series ,

Canon Cinema ,

Blackmagic , and

RED

cameras.

Attention to Detail : Obsessive about

consistency ,

color balance , and

technical accuracy , with a sharp eye for

subtle nuances

in hue, saturation, and luminance.

Creative Sensibility : Strong sense of

visual storytelling , with the ability to enhance mood and emotion through color while staying true to the

brand identity .

Communication & Collaboration : Excellent communication skills to articulate creative decisions and collaborate effectively with

directors ,

DOPs , and

editors .

Nice to Have

Experience with

HDR workflows

and

Dolby Vision

mastering.

Familiarity with

on-set color monitoring

and

live grading

tools.

Understanding of

VFX pipelines

and

compositing , ensuring clean color passes for effects-heavy projects.

Why Join Us?

At

NxtWave , we craft

visually stunning and impactful educational content

that changes lives. As our

Colorist , you will have the opportunity to

shape the visual language

of our content portfolio—enhancing storytelling and delivering

cinematic experiences

that inspire and engage.

You’ll collaborate with an elite team of

cinematographers ,

editors , and

motion designers , contributing to projects that push the boundaries of

educational content and brand storytelling .