Capture Artist (Gameplay)

Are you a passionate gamer with an eye for cinematic storytelling?
We’re seeking a talented Capture Artist, based in The Netherlands, to join our dynamic Marketing Team
and bring games to life through captivating gameplay footage.

Please note: this job will be on-site

Responsibilities

As a Capture Artist, you will be instrumental in crafting thrilling and immersive video content that
showcases our client’s games’ core mechanics and features. Your role will involve capturing, editing, and refining
gameplay footage to create visually stunning sequences for trailers, demos, and other marketing materials.

Day-to-day duties

• Capture high-quality gameplay footage:
  Collaborate with stakeholders, team members, and developers to capture dynamic and engaging
  gameplay moments
• Edit and refine captures footage:
  Utilize video editing software to select, trim, and enhance gameplay clips, ensuring they align with the
  desired visual style and narrative
• Experiment with camera angles and perspectives:
  Explore innovative camera techniques to create visually striking and cinematic shots
• Collaborate with the marketing team:
  Work closely with marketing professionals to develop creative concepts and bring them to life through
  gameplay footage

Skills required

• Pre; experience in gameplay capture or in a related field
• Have a keen eye for composition and great attention to detail
• Strong understanding of capture principles and techniques
• Proficient in video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for video games, able to generate enthusiasm and empathy for each project

Bonus skills

• Able to navigate your way around a game engine (e.g. Unity, Unreal)
• Have knowledge of camera setups in 3D software (e.g. Blender, Maya)
• Know the principles of animation (e.g. read The Animator’s Survival Kit)
• Experience with animation principles and techniques

We offer:

• Starting contract:
  • Starting as soon as possible
  • Employment contract – fulltime gross salary of €2.800,00 – €4.000,00 , depending on years of experience
  • 7 – 12 months
  • 24 – 36 hours a week
• Caring 12+ marketing team
• Video game industry insights and games
• Monthly Thursday afternoon drinks
• Annual company BBQ and Team outing
• Great office space in the middle of Utrecht city center

Are you ready to transform raw footage into cinematic masterpieces that captivate and inspire?
Then we’d love to hear about you! Please send your CV with a motivation letter and portfolio to hr@game-drive.nl, and we might invite you for an interview at our office in the center of Utrecht!