Evening Color Assistant for Theatrical Finishing

Picture Shop, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Picture Shop, LLC. is seeking a Color Assistant to support the finishing team on a swing shift in the Los Angeles area. You will help colorists, editorial, and operations across multiple projects, ensuring efficient workflow through the post-production pipeline.

The role is flexible-location with days spent in Burbank or Hollywood, depending on project needs. You will assist with color sessions, QC, and collaboration with engineers and clients in a theater-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a post-production color or editorial support role.
• Knowledge of color spaces, color-managed workflows, and LUT/CDL application is a must.
• Knowledge of DCI specifications and theatrical EDR mastering workflows.
• Experience with color grading software (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, or similar).
• Familiarity with editorial workflows and conforming techniques, including offline editing and file-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize projects for color sessions.
• Ingest, conform, and manage media, ensuring assets are ready before grading sessions.
• Track and apply editorial updates as they come in.
• Perform color tracing across timelines and projects to verify accuracy and flag color space issues.
• Prepare color suites ahead of scheduled session start and verify project integrity.

Skills

Color workflows

LUT/CDL application

Communication

Attention to detail

Editorial support

Team collaboration

Post-production support

Education

High School or equivalent

BA/BS in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Baselight

CR/PR probes

Job description

Picture Shop, LLC. is seeking a Color Assistant to support the finishing team on a swing shift in the Los Angeles area. You will help colorists, editorial, and operations across multiple projects, ensuring efficient workflow through the post-production pipeline.

The role is flexible-location with days spent in Burbank or Hollywood, depending on project needs. You will assist with color sessions, QC, and collaboration with engineers and clients in a theater-focused environment.