Part-Time Colorist

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Picture Shop in New York seeks a seasoned colorist to color high-end video content for feature and television projects. You will operate color correction tools and collaborate with producers to realize creative vision in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of HD/UHD/4K and Dolby Vision HDR workflows, strong discretion with unreleased content, and excellent communication. Experience with Resolve, Baselight, and Nucoda is essential.

Qualifications

• Must understand studio security standards and maintain discretion with unreleased content.
• Strong knowledge of HD, UHD, 4K, and Dolby Vision HDR workflows.
• Experience with Resolve, Baselight, and Nucoda.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; organized and accurate under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Color high-end video content for feature and television communities.
• Operate color correction tools and facilities as assigned by producer.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to realize the creative vision.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality across color sessions.
• Demonstrate understanding of branding and marketing strategies.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor engineering of color suite.
• Maintain highest level of service to clients.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Discretion with unreleased content

Deliverable specs understanding

Multitask under pressure

Excellent communication

Color grading knowledge

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Resolve

Baselight

Nucoda

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

Responsibilities

• Color high-end video content for feature and television communities
• Operate Color Correction Tools and related technical facilities as assigned by producer to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned tasks
• Work in conjunction with clients and internal teams to realize creative vision
• Ensure the technical accuracy and quality of work produced in all color sessions
• Demonstrate understanding of branding and marketing strategies and implementation
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor engineering of color suite, as needed
• Work in the most proactive, creative, and professional manner to provide the highest level of service to our clients
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Skills

• Can work well in a team environment
• Comprehension of studio security standards, guidelines, and practices, and the ability to maintain the highest levels of discretion as it relates to unreleased client content
• Critical understanding of both tape and file-based deliverable specs
• Must be familiar and comfortable with HD, UHD, 4K, and DolbyVision HDR workflows – including online editing, color correction, title and graphics creation, knowledge of network broadcast standards, title safe, timecode, etc. – for multiple studios and networks
• Experience with Resolve, Baselight, and Nucoda
• Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be organized, efficient, and accurate under pressure.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while displaying the highest level of professionalism, commitment, and work ethic.

Preferred Skills

• Prior work experience in a post-production facility is required.
• Strong understanding and experience with the television workflow post processes

Education

• High School education or equivalent required.
• BA/BS in applicable field preferred.

Picture Shop is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Location(s)

New York, NY, USA