Trainee Colorista

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

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.

Requirements

• 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 (Hogarth 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).

Conditions

• Dynamic and creative work environment.
• International company with strong growth potential.
• Access to specialized training in color grading and postproduction.
• 25 hours per week (5 hours per day between 9:00 and 18:00).
• Study aid of €300/month.

Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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