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Colorist Jobs

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Types of Colorist Jobs We Cover

We curate all colorist positions from studios worldwide.

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Colorist

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Colour Grader

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Comic Colorist

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Colour Designer

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Colour Scientist

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DI Colorist

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Broadcast Colorist

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Finishing Artist

Studios Hiring Colorists

We pull colorist jobs from hundreds of studios, including:

DNEG
Rodeo FX
Bardel Entertainment
Reel FX Animation
Blue Zoo Animation
Netflix
Flying Bark Productions
Big Shot Pictures
Magic Media
Singing Frog Studio
Omens Studios
Skydance Animation
One of Us
+ Many More

Colorist Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as a colorist in 2026.

Junior Colorist
$50K - $68K
Mid-Level Colorist
$60K - $82K
Senior Colorist
$82K - $118K
Lead Colorist
$108K - $155K

*US market data, based on ArtBlast's compositing pay bands, the closest tracked discipline. Salaries vary by location, studio size, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land a colorist job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Baselight
  • Nuke
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Clip Studio Paint

🎯 Colour Craft

  • Colour theory and harmony
  • Contrast and exposure control
  • Skin tone accuracy
  • Mood and continuity
  • Palette design

🎮 Technical Skills

  • Colour spaces and ACES
  • LUT creation and management
  • Scopes and waveform reading
  • Shot matching across a sequence
  • Delivery specs and QC

💡 Soft Skills

  • Working with directors and DPs
  • Taking notes in a session
  • Working at pace
  • Consistency across long projects
  • Attention to detail

Colorist Jobs FAQ

How do I find colorist jobs?
ArtBlast curates colorist jobs daily from animation studios, post production houses, VFX companies, and comic publishers worldwide. Subscribe to get 10-60+ opportunities in your inbox every morning with direct apply links.
What is the average colorist salary?
Junior colorists earn $50K-$68K, mid-level $60K-$82K, and senior colorists $82K-$118K in the US. Lead and supervising colorists range from $108K to $155K.
Is a colorist the same in film and comics?
No. In film and animation a colorist grades footage for mood and continuity, usually in Resolve or Baselight. In comics a colorist paints colour over line art, usually in Photoshop or Clip Studio. Both titles appear in listings.
What software do colorists need?
DaVinci Resolve is the industry standard for grading, with Baselight common at larger post houses. Comic colorists work mainly in Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.
Are there remote colorist jobs?
Comic colouring is very often remote or freelance. Grading is less so, since it depends on calibrated suites, though remote grading has grown. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing.

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