The Colour Assistant, Lead, is responsible for filling a variety of roles for colourists, assistants and the Long Form team in general. The position actively provides support and solutions for the wider team from ingest to delivery. They work with the Operations Manager and Head of Production Operations to ensure that Colour Assists are able to support the standard Global Co3 workflow and provide the documentation required to support a concise training plan.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary technical resource for Colour Assists, supporting complex tasks beyond their immediate expertise
* Serve as an escalation point for Colourists when required
* Troubleshoot technical and project‑related issues that arise during client sessions
* Triage and prioritize daily requests based on operator and resource availability
* Provide guidance on project‑related issues, allowing assists to resolve problems without needing to escalate them to the Operations Manager / Head of Productions Ops, when possible
* Support scheduling queries, offer second opinions when needed, and help address project challenges
* Schedule and manage operators and resources
* Understand, communicate, and reinforce company workflows to ensure consistency across the London team and alignment with global teams
* Participate actively in rotating production and department meetings
* Partner with the Operations Manager / Head of Productions Ops and Colourists as appropriate to review workflows and identify opportunities for operational improvements
* Maintain clear and collaborative communications with the Production, Operations and Engineering teams
* Contribute to the ongoing development and documentation of the colour pipeline, tools, and operational efficiencies
* Support the training and onboarding of new Colour Assists, while providing ongoing mentorship to promote skill development and workflow consistency
*NOTE: the role does not involve line management responsibilities*
Skills
* Highly versatile, with the ability to work confidently across a full range of platforms, specifically Baselight and DaVinci Resolve
* Ability to solve technical or artistic problems
* Good problem‑solving abilities and adaptable to change in a fast‑paced working environment
* Strong organization and communication skills with good attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks and work on multiple projects
* Calm and confident
* Ability to negotiate
* Good team player with ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with staff
Hours of Work
* Standard 40‑hour work week, Monday – Friday. However, due to the nature of the role, some weekends, late evenings and public holiday working may be required, depending on project demands
* This role is an on‑site position
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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