Colorist (documentary focus)

Colorist (Freelance, Documentary Focus)
Remote | Project-Based

About Us
We are a mission-driven documentary and branded video production company. We produce cinematic, human-centered stories across three verticals: mission-driven branded documentaries, environmental and climate storytelling, and family legacy films. Our work favors authenticity over polish — we're looking for collaborators who understand how color serves story, not just visual style.

About the Role
We're looking for a freelance colorist to join our project roster, supporting a range of documentary and branded documentary projects. This is a project-based role — you'll be brought on per production, with the opportunity for ongoing work as our project pipeline grows.

Responsibilities

• Color grade documentary and branded documentary content, from single interviews to full long-form cuts
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual tone across a project, in line with creative direction from the director/producer
• Balance and correct footage shot across varying lighting conditions, cameras, and locations
• Collaborate closely with editors and directors to ensure color supports the emotional and narrative arc of the story
• Deliver client-ready masters in required formats and specs
• Manage your own timeline and communicate proactively on turnaround

Qualifications

• Experience coloring documentary, branded documentary, or non-fiction content (real-world footage, not just narrative/scripted)
• Proficiency in professional grading software
• Strong understanding of color theory, skin tones, and mood-driven grading
• Comfortable working with mixed camera sources and imperfect production conditions
• Reliable, deadline-driven, and able to work independently on a remote/freelance basis
• Portfolio or reel showcasing documentary/non-fiction color work required

Details

• Type: Freelance / project-based
• Experience: Documentary color experience required
• Compensation: Project-based, commensurate with experience and scope

How to Apply
Please send a reel or portfolio link, along with a brief note on your documentary color experience