Game Capture Artist/Photographer - Remote!

We have an exciting opportunity with a well-known gaming brand, looking for a “Game Capture Artist”/Photographer to join their team in a 4-week freelance assignment.  

This is a remote temp position.
 
Daily Responsibilities:

• Work as a lead photographer driving the visual style for games in a wide array of marketing assets
• Work with various game debug systems and be able to troubleshoot common build & capture issues
• Comfortable with game engine editors and associated tools and able to create individual unique and compelling shots
• Collaborate with Creative Leads, Editors and ACD’s on creative concepts and overall direction
• Communicate with our clients regarding their feedback, working closely with our Producers and Account Coordinators to ensure clarity and understanding
• Provide creative direction and feedback to other team members and external partners
• Provide training, mentoring and feedback to our team of artists
• Help with the research and development of new in-game camera tools and capture processes
• Comp final images and do final retouching passes
• Troubleshoot technical issues, including builds, PC workstations, dev kits etc.

Desired Skill Set:

• At least 4 years capture experience at a video game company or external agency preferred or equivalent relative experience with a focus on static media
• Expert understanding of photography (composition, lighting etc…)
• Comfortable giving feedback and direction on framing/composition and overall art direction for in game photography
• Comfortable working in a game editor and with animation and/or camera sequencing tools such as Unreal Sequencer, Unity Cinemachine or other similar proprietary tools
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Lightroom and related Adobe programs
• A passion for photography, film and other cinematic media
• Ability to multitask on tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism, composure and empathy

Pluses:

• Avid gamer on next-gen platforms and PCs
• Real world experience in photography
• Knowledge of game modding or machinima workflows
• Knowledge and understanding of 3D design programs such as C4D, Maya or Blender
• Understanding of game development, the full cycles and processes behind how a game is made
• Knowledge of the motion capture process
• An interest in virtual production

Please submit your resume for consideration to this role.

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