Video Colorist Job at UFC (Las Vegas)

Job Description

The UFC is seeking a Video Colorist to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have experience coloring a wide array of long form, short form, and promotional content across various media platforms. We’re seeking a creative and technically proficient colorist who understands the unique color challenges and trends in commercial and documentary work. The ideal candidate is proficient in Davinci Resolve and stays up-to-date with the latest color grading techniques, software advancements, and industry standards, ensuring visually compelling and technically consistent results.

Job Responsibility

Color a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements
Ensure color consistency and visual cohesion across all footage, meeting high-end industry standards
Work with RAW footage from high-end cinema cameras (e.g., ARRI, RED, Sony) and manage log-to-final-grade workflows
Performing advanced color correction and grading with Davinci Resolve, to enhance the artistic and emotional impact of each scene/show
Creating tailored looks to be replicated through a series
Color balancing multiple cameras and lighting conditions in a docuseries to best maintain a consistent look
Collaborate closely with producers, cinematographers, and editors to bring their creative vision to life through color
Maintain organized project files, LUT libraries, and node-based grading structures to ensure smooth workflows
Work efficiently under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects with consistent high-quality results
Stay at the forefront of color science innovations, industry trends, and evolving grading techniques to push creative boundaries

Requirements

Proven experience as a Video Colorist in film, television, or commercial post-production, with a strong portfolio
Must be proficient in DaVinci Resolve, with advanced knowledge of node-based grading, secondary color corrections, film emulation techniques, and look development
Strong understanding of color theory, contrast ratios, film stock emulation, and how to shape mood through color grading
Must have knowledge of color spaces, LUT creation, HDR/SDR workflows, and the latest post-production standards (Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, P3, etc.)
Experience with RAW color workflows and proficiency in handling camera log formats (ARRI LogC, RED IPP2, Sony S-Log, D-Log, etc.)
Keen eye for detail with the ability to diagnose and correct issues like color shifts, noise artifacts, and exposure imbalances
Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot color pipeline issues
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, balancing creative precision with fast turnaround times
Excellent communication skills, able to translate creative direction into precise color adjustments
Strong ability to self-manage projects while also thriving in a team-driven creative pipeline
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary
Must maintain discretion and confidential information
Candidates will be subject to a color grading test to assess technical ability and aptitude

Nice to have

Experience coloring documentaries is a plus
Proficiency with Davinci Resolve Advanced Control Panel is a plus
Familiarity with Dolby Vision HDR grading is a plus
Experience in a sports environment preferred
Knowledge of MMA is a plus

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