[Hiring] Senior Colorist @WPP Production

Role Description

You’re a detail-driven colorist with a strong artistic eye and deep technical expertise. You understand how to balance creative intent with color science and are comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments. You communicate clearly, work independently, and take ownership of both the technical and visual quality of your work. This is an opportunity to contribute to a scalable, standardized grading workflow across a global production ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Ingest and manage ProRes sequences within DaVinci Resolve
• Match hero/wide shots precisely to provided reference stills (JPGs)
• Ensure consistent grading across all shots by matching to the hero frame
• Work within Juan Pablo’s 2499 DRT (DCTL) pipeline
• Deliver final outputs in Rec.709 for broadcast and digital use
• Build and deliver complete timeline setups, including full node trees for client-side adjustments
• Participate in live client review sessions, making real-time grading changes
• Manage DCTL tools and workflows (including sourcing from platforms like GitHub)
• Maintain clean project organization and file management standards
• Collaborate with global teams using tools like Frame.io
• Contribute to defining and improving a standardized grading workflow across projects

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional color grading experience
• Background in commercial, brand, fashion, or lifestyle content
• Experience working in live client grading/review sessions
• Proven ability to collaborate in remote, international teams
• Strong portfolio/showreel of relevant work

Requirements

• DaVinci Resolve – Advanced (mandatory)
• Node-based grading workflows – Advanced
• ProRes formats (4444 / 422 HQ) – Proficient
• LUTs, DCTLs & pipeline integration – Proficient
• Display Rendering Transforms (DRT) – Working knowledge
• Rec.709 delivery standards – Proficient
• Shot matching & reference-based grading – Advanced
• Log workflows (S-Log, C-Log, D-Log, etc.) – Proficient

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Juan Pablo’s 2499 DRT
• HDR grading experience
• Experience with Frame.io
• Basic GitHub usage

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and visual consistency
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
• Adaptability in fast-moving, feedback-driven environments
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

• Access to diverse projects and global career opportunities
• Collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued
• Encouragement of innovation and use of next-generation tools
• Opportunity to grow skills and make a real impact

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.