Aspiring Colorist & Grading Apprentice

WPP Company; Madrid; On-site; EUR 3,300 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Study aid €300/month

Job summary

WPP Production is offering a color grading internship aimed at students or recent graduates. You will learn DA VINCI Resolve, assist colorists, and prepare projects for grading while gaining exposure to color theory and postproduction workflows.

All activities occur in a dynamic, collaborative team within an international company, with a focus on training and hands-on experience for development in color grading and media workflows.

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in Audiovisual Communication, Film, Postproduction, Cinematography, Photography, or similar.
• Additional training in color grading, postproduction, or software such as DaVinci Resolve will be valued.
• No professional experience required, though academic, personal, or internship projects related to color or cinematography will be considered.
• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within creative environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while following established workflows.
• Ability to identify and solve basic technical issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different types of projects and production paces.
• High level of English (WPP Production is a global company and many communications and resources are in English).
• Additionally valued: portfolio or reel showcasing sensitivity to color; knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, etc.) applied to postproduction; interest in other postproduction areas (VFX, motion graphics, sound).

Responsibilities

• Assist in color grading projects.
• Become familiar with the main grading software (DaVinci Resolve), its tools, capabilities, and workflows.
• Observe and learn from colorists during grading sessions.
• Prepare projects for color sessions (importing footage, project setup, etc.).
• Understand media management on servers (organizing inputs and outputs).
• Perform conforming and reconforming tasks (EDLs, XMLs, etc.).
• Apply base LUTs and initial adjustments under supervision.
• Support in managing versions and implementing client feedback.
• Perform backups and archive completed projects.
• Prepare and export deliverables in various formats and specifications (dailies, previews, final masters).
• Verify the quality of exported files.
• Assist in solving basic technical issues related to the color workflow.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of grading suites and equipment.
• Study and understand the principles of color theory, color management (color science), and different color spaces.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in postproduction and grading.
• Actively listen during feedback sessions and reviews, assimilating common client notes and learning to anticipate them.
• Communicate effectively with the color team, editors, compositors, post-producers, and other departments.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Collaboration

English proficiency

Curiosity to learn

Education

Student or recent graduate in audiovisual fields

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

WPP Production is offering a color grading internship aimed at students or recent graduates. You will learn DA VINCI Resolve, assist colorists, and prepare projects for grading while gaining exposure to color theory and postproduction workflows.

All activities occur in a dynamic, collaborative team within an international company, with a focus on training and hands-on experience for development in color grading and media workflows.