About NxtWave- NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups. NxtWave is revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs .NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorn s.NxtWave is an official partner for NSDC, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, and Startup India. The startup has received accolades as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media hous e.By offering vernacular content and interactive learning, NxtWave is breaking the entry barrier for learning tech skills. Learning in their mother tongue helps learners achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcome s.NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 450+ districts across India. In just 2 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 2000+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and mo re.Scale at which we operate on tech level (as on February 2 023)370 Cr+ learning minutes spent69 Cr+ Code Runs4.2 Bn. + API Requests Handled by our se rversKnow more about NxtWave: About t he RoleWe are seeking a talented and detail-obsessed C olorist to join our growing video production team. As our in-house Colorist, you will be instrumental in defining the visual tone and color l anguage across a diverse array of content—from premium educational videos and masterclasses to brand films and product expl ainers.You’ll bring a deep understanding of color science, S-Log/RAW wo rkflows, and visual story telling to enhance mood, tone, and brand consistency. Your role is pivotal in ensuring every frame we release meets the highest cinematic st andards, elevating the learner's experience and reinforcing the NxtWave brand’s visual exce llence.Key Responsi bilitiesColor Grading & Look De velopmentPerform color c orrection and colo r 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 colo r palette that aligns with each project’s narrative, mood, and branding.Create cu stom LUTs and grading templates for consistent use across recurring content formats.Ensure accurate s kin tones, balanced highlights an d shadows, and depth that enhances stor ytelling.Technical Workflow & ; DeliveryManage DaVin ci 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 f l exibility.Implement color pipelines that integrate seamlessly with post-production workflows, ensuring efficient turnar ound times without compromising o n quality.Maintain color accuracy through color-managed workflows, ensuring deliverables are optimiz ed for web, broadcas t, and LMS platforms.Quality Control & ConsistencyConduc t QC checks on final outputs, ensuring there are no color discrepancies, banding, or compress ion issues.Maintain visual consistency across multi-camera setups, different locations, and varying lighting en vironments.Ensure col or fidelity between raw footage, graded outputs, and any integrated motion graphics or VF X elements.Collaboration & Cr eative InputWork closely with directors, cinematographers, and post-production teams to interpret cre ative briefs and bring the director’s vision to life t h rough color.Provide o n-set advice during pre-production or principal photography, including recommendations on lighting and cam era settings to facilitate post-product ion grading.Stay updated on color gr ading trends, cinem a aesthetics, and technical advancements in the field, continuously pushing the visual boundaries of our content.What We’r e Looking ForExperience: Minimum 2-3 years as a Colorist in a professional environment (films, commercials, branded content, mastercl asses, etc.).Softwar e Proficiency:Expertise in DaVinci R esolve Studio (primary), with familiarity in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or other NLEs an add ed advantage.Proficiency in color-mana ged wo rkflows, ACES, an d HDR gradi ng is a plus.Techni c al Knowledge:Deep understanding of color theory, color spaces, LUTs, scopes (waveform, ve ctor, parade), and colo r calibration.Experience working with footage from S ony FX series, Canon Cinem a, Blackm agic, and RED cameras.Attent ion to Detail: Obsessive abou t consistency, color balance, and techn ical accuracy, with a sharp eye for s ubtle nuances in hue, saturation, a nd luminance.Creativ e Sensibility: Strong sense of visual storytelling, with the ability to enhance mood and emotion through color while staying true to the b r and munication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to articulate creative decisions and collaborate effectively w ith di rectors, DOPs , and editors .Nice to HaveExperience with HDR workflows an d Dolby Vis ion mastering.Familiarity with on-set co lor monitoring an d live grading tools.Understanding of VFX pipelines a nd compositing, ensuring clean color passes for effects-h eavy project s.Why Joi n Us?At NxtWave, we craft visually stunning and impactful educ ational 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 cinema tic experiences that insp ire and engage.You’ll collaborate with an elite team of c inematogr aphers, editors, and m otion designers, contributing to projects that push the boundaries of educational content and bra n d storytelling.
Job Title
Colorist