ioulia Makri Art & Design Studio, an independent art and design studio in Athens, Greece, is looking for a Photography & Video Content Creation Intern for a 7-month, full-time Erasmus+ traineeship starting on 01 March 2027. You document original artworks, painting processes and studio life, and you film and edit videos. The last day to apply is 31 January 2027 (Brussels time), and you apply by email with a portfolio or showreel. The listing accepts candidates who do not need an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or people with existing residency. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing, and every detail is set out below.
Traineeship Type and Fields
The listing describes this as a recent graduate traineeship in Athens, Greece, under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. The fields named are audio-visual techniques and media production and marketing and advertising. Working languages are Greek and English.
About ioulia Makri Art & Design Studio
Ioulia Makri is a painter, designer and illustrator based in Greece. Alongside her independent artistic practice, she founded Purple Paper Design Studio, which focuses on branding, packaging and book illustration and design. In the listing, the sector is given as Design.
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What You Will Do as Photography & Video Content Creation Intern
The listing looks for a creative and technically skilled photography and videography trainee with previous practical experience. You work closely with a multidisciplinary artist, focusing on the professional documentation of original artworks, painting processes, creative projects and everyday studio activities.
The main responsibilities named in the listing are:
🖼️ Photograph paintings, drawings and mixed-media artworks for portfolios, websites and online galleries
💡 Set up lighting and produce high-quality images that accurately capture colours, textures and details
🎨 Document the artist's creative process, studio environment and artistic projects
🎥 Film and edit videos, studio diaries and behind-the-scenes content
📱 Create engaging visual material for social media, websites and exhibitions
🗂️ Edit, retouch and organise photographic and video archives
Required Skills
The listing names these required skills:
📷 Previous experience in photography and/or videography
🎚️ Good knowledge of camera equipment, composition, lighting and filming techniques
🅿️ Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
🎬 Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
🌈 Good understanding of colour correction and post-production
🧠 Creative thinking, visual sensitivity and the ability to work independently
Who Can Apply and Study Levels
The listing welcomes applications from advanced students, final-year university students and recent graduates in Photography, Audiovisual Arts, Film, Media Production or related fields. Applicants must provide a portfolio or showreel demonstrating previous work.
The listing opens the traineeship to three levels of study:
📘 Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
🎒 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🏛️ Master (EQF 7)
The working languages are Greek and English.
Skills and Tools Listed in the Vacancy
The vacancy lists these expected skills:
🎨 Using digital tools for content creation and processing sound and images
🧩 Providing support to resolve problems
🛠️ Flexible traineeship design
📢 Digital marketing
The tools named in the listing are:
📸 Adobe Lightroom
🖌️ Adobe Photoshop
🎞️ Adobe Premiere Pro
✨ Adobe After Effects, for video editing and audiovisual content creation
Schedule, Duration and Start Date
The traineeship is full time with 30 hours per week over 7 months, and the listing mentions partial remote work. The expected starting date is 01 March 2027. For more on how funded placements work, see this guide to paid internships and Erasmus+ traineeships abroad.
Funding and Programme
The listing labels the placement as an unpaid traineeship, and the programme field reads Erasmus+ traineeship. The listing does not state a grant amount or a stipend. This explainer on fellowships, internships and traineeships shows how the formats differ.
Visa and Work Authorization Support
For visa and work authorization support, the listing states: EU/EEA Residents Only. The studio can currently host only candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or those with existing residency.
How to Apply
Send an email to the studio and include a portfolio or showreel that demonstrates your previous work. The application email and the studio website are given in the Links section at the end of this post. A clear CV helps, and this guide shows how to make a Europass CV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the ioulia Makri Art & Design Studio internship based?
It is based in Athens, Greece, at an independent art and design studio. The listing mentions partial remote work.
How long does the traineeship last and when does it start?
The duration is 7 months, with an expected starting date of 01 March 2027. The schedule is full time at 30 hours per week.
Is the internship paid?
The listing labels it an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. It does not name a grant amount or a stipend.
Who can apply?
The listing welcomes advanced students, final-year university students and recent graduates in Photography, Audiovisual Arts, Film, Media Production or related fields, at EQF levels 5, 6 and 7. You need previous practical experience in photography and/or videography.
Do I need a portfolio?
Yes. Applicants must provide a portfolio or showreel demonstrating previous work.
Which software should I know?
The listing asks for proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. It also names Adobe After Effects and a good understanding of colour correction and post-production.
Which languages are used?
The working languages are Greek and English.
Is visa support available?
No. The listing is marked EU/EEA Residents Only: the studio can currently host only candidates who do not require an additional work visa, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency.
How do I apply?
Send your application with a portfolio or showreel by email to the address in the Links section. The last day to submit an application is 31 January 2027 (Brussels time).
Deadline
⏳ 31 January 2027
Links
🌐 Studio website: https://www.iouliamakri.com
💼 Contact on LinkedIn (ioulia makri): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioulia-mak-48b176155/
📧 Application email (portfolio or showreel): info@iouliamakri.com
