Mid-Senior Colourist at Orange VFX Studios

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Colourist, you will be the final creative touchpoint, responsible for the ultimate aesthetic and colour continuity of our projects. Your responsibilities will scale based on your experience level:
• Perform primary and secondary colour correction, precise shot matching, and final grading for live-action, VFX-heavy sequences, and fully animated projects.
• Collaborate closely with directors, cinematographers, and VFX Supervisors to establish and maintain the desired mood, look, and visual continuity across entire productions.
• Manage colour pipelines, create custom LUTs, and ensure all final exports strictly meet broadcast and cinematic delivery specifications.
• Training & Mentorship: Actively participate in our educational initiatives by developing grading curricula, conducting workshops, and training junior artists or academy students in the art and technical science of colour grading.
• For Senior Level: Take ownership of master looks for high-profile projects, troubleshoot complex colour pipeline or ACES workflow issues, and take a lead role in designing and delivering training programmes for the department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Film, Post-Production, Cinematography, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Colourist in a post-production, broadcast, or VFX studio environment.
• Mastery of Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve is an absolute must, including an advanced understanding of its node-based grading workflows.
• A deep, technical understanding of colour theory, cinematic lighting, and modern colour management pipelines (e.g., ACES, Rec.709, HDR, log workflows).
• A strong eye for detail, contrast, and visual aesthetics, with the ability to elevate the emotional impact of a scene through colour.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability and willingness to teach, mentor, and clearly explain complex technical concepts to trainees.
• For Senior Track: A proven track record of finaling high-end cinematic or commercial projects, alongside demonstrable experience in leading teams or instructional training.
• A compelling and up-to-date showreel that highlights your grading capabilities, specifically featuring before-and-after shot breakdowns and seamless sequence matching.