We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our ...
We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our ...
Digital Colorist information
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$32.6K - $41.3K
22% of jobs
$42.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$41.3K - $50K
19% of jobs
The median wage is $57.1K / yr.
$50K - $58.7K
11% of jobs
$58.7K - $67.4K
18% of jobs
$74.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$67.4K - $76.1K
6% of jobs
$76.1K - $84.8K
2% of jobs
$84.8K - $93.5K
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$93.5K - $102.2K
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$102.2K - $110.9K
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$110.9K - $119.6K
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$119.6K - $128.3K
22% of jobs
$32.6K
$75.6K
$128.3K
How much do digital colorist jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for digital colorist in California is $75,635.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,900.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does a digital colorist do?
A Digital Colorist is responsible for adjusting and enhancing the color, contrast, and overall look of a film, TV show, commercial, or other visual content. They use specialized software like DaVinci Resolve to craft a specific mood or aesthetic that aligns with a director's vision. By balancing colors, correcting inconsistencies, and applying creative grading techniques, they help ensure a polished final product.
What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a digital colorist?
To thrive as a Digital Colorist, you need a keen artistic eye, strong understanding of color theory, and expertise in post-production workflows, often supported by experience in film, television, or advertising. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Baselight, along with color management systems or related certifications, is essential. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate under tight deadlines distinguish top candidates. These skills ensure accurate color grading, align artistic vision across teams, and contribute to the seamless delivery of visually compelling projects.
What challenges does a digital colorist face in a fast-paced production environment?
Digital Colorists often work under tight deadlines, balancing multiple projects and responding to last-minute client feedback. The role requires adapting to evolving creative directions while maintaining consistency and high-quality output across different scenes and formats. Collaboration is key, as you regularly interact with directors, cinematographers, and editors to achieve the desired look. Strong organizational skills help manage complex timelines, and proactive communication ensures everyone involved is on the same page, making the final product both visually stunning and cohesive.
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Freelance Online Finishing Editor/Colorist (DaVinci Resolve)
Los Angeles, CA • On-site
Contractor
Re-posted 6 days ago
Job description
About Stampede Studios
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
Qualifications
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Stampede Studios offers a true 360° agency experience, specializing in Creative Marketing, Content and Post-Production Finishing. We are a diverse team of passionate innovators dedicated to delivering ground-breaking marketing campaigns and the highest quality digital content across multiple platforms. We're motivated by our world-class partnerships and driven by a desire to see the impact of our work on screens big and small.
Combining decades of knowledge and experience from top talent in the business, we foster an environment where individual growth and creativity is not only encouraged but celebrated. Bottom line, we love what we do, and it shows in our work.
POST-FINISHING
Stampede Post Productions is a full-service finishing company that makes your creative dreams a reality. Always at the forefront of technology, we have all the tools necessary to facilitate your needs from start to finish. From Feature Films and Television Shows to Trailers, Commercials, and EPKs, we can customize a seamless workflow and package that works for your budget. We excel in creating the highest quality media within limited time and financial constraints, while providing an outstanding level of customer service...and we're always there at the finish!
About the role
This is a freelance role. You are applying to be on our freelance online editor list to be called in when needed. If successful, this can be to fill-in for a day, week, or even multiple weeks. We will first put freelancer on a calendar hold before officially booking, unless otherwise challenged.
Online Finishing Editors are responsible for conforming hi-resolution final picture to offline reference edits on Trailers, TV Spots, and other entertainment marketing assets. All Online editing work will be done in DaVinci Resolve so experience with that platform is a must! This Online Finishing Editor job also requires the ability to color grade final material, work in mixed HDR/UHD/2K/HD resolutions, perform minor paint vfx work, and master deliverables in multiple different aspect ratios, social re-sizes, resolutions, and frame rates. All work is required to be on-site at our post facility in Hollywood, which is a fast-paced, client deadline driven environment.
What you'll do
- Picture Conforming
- Paint and minor visual effects
- Color Grading in different color spaces
- Versioning/Mastering
- Creation of Deliverables
- Quality Control
- Perform other related finishing needs assigned by post-supervisors
Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in Online Finish Editing
- Dolby Vision Certificate
- Expert in DaVinci Resolve Editing and Color
- Knowledge of Fusion and Photoshop a plus
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.