Job DescriptionResponsibilities: "What would you say you do here?"
- Responsible for delivering a final, filmmaker-approved color correct version of the movie for all required versions, including theatrical digital cinema and home video masters.
- Running live grading sessions for theatrical SDR and HDR home entertainment deliverables.
- Manage color (ACES) workflows, color correction using embedded di-matte channels, shot tracking, key framing, and setting up renders for final deliverables.
- Partner with the Color Finishing Production Supervisor to ensure all post production deadlines and deliverables are being met on schedule.
- Contribute to staffing and scheduling planning to ensure department resources align with production needs.
- Maintain high creative and technical standards while having the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Rendering and QC'ing of all final deliverables.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications: "What do I need to have in order to do this job?"
- 2+ years of feature production experience as a colorist with proficiency in BaseLight (v6 or later) color grading system.
- Experience grading feature animation titles.
- Deep expertise in ACES workflows, color spaces, and advanced grading techniques.
- Extensive experience working with mattes, renders, and complex shot matching.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10) and delivery standards for both HDR and SDR mastering.
- Expertise in all major deliverables.
- Knowledge of SDR and HDR theatrical deliverables.
- Proficiency with industry-leading grading platform (Baselight).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining exceptional quality.
Desired Qualifications: "What can I offer?"
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from a DreamWorks-designated worksite.
Salary Range: $164,168 - $195,000
Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
