Color Assistant

Job Description

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berlin and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

A Color Assistant is a key support role responsible for preparing footage and edits for the Colorists. Their tasks include media ingestion, conforming edits, and ensuring all materials are ready for sessions. They assist during grading sessions, manage new materials, and export final deliverables according to client or internal specifications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Producers to ensure all prep materials are correct and delivered on time for each job.
• Ingest media, load EDLs, import video/data, and conform all required materials to match the EDL, ensuring Colorists have the correct assets.
• Manage, export, and transfer graded images to the in-house finishing team or deliver via client-requested platforms (hard drives or cloud services).
• Identify and report software bugs to engineering and third-party software developers.
• Prepare data for the Color Grading suite, ensuring everything is set for the Colorist's session with clients.
• Handle special requests from Colorists, such as denoising, tracking, or match grading.
• Identify and prep pick-ups or match grades during sessions to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.

Qualifications
• Strong understanding of film, video, and data production principles.
• Proficiency in Baselight is required; experience with Resolve, Avid, and Adobe software is a plus.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Interest or experience in photography is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of Mac OS, with some familiarity with Linux systems.
• In-depth understanding of cameras, codecs, formats, and file types.
• Flexibility with working hours to meet project demands.
• Previous experience with MCR operations and a strong grasp of post-production processes.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the post-production industry.

Key Attributes:
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work across different departments and disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of adapting to new workflows and addressing challenges as they arise.
• A creative mindset and commitment to supporting the Color team in delivering high-quality work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5v123-18-217-17-242-42 in your application.