Game Capture Artist

by Digital Extremes

Position Type: Regular
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2024
Digital Extremes

Job Description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is looking for a Game Capture Artist to join our studio!

The Game Capture Artist will assist in creating award winning videos that promote Warframe and achieve our marketing objectives. The ideal candidate will have a cinematic eye for capturing gameplay footage, love finding out of the box ways to tell stories, and collaborating with almost every type of video game professional.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Step behind Warframe's Captura & Engine tools to capture industry leading gameplay footage
  • Work closely with the Video Team Leads to understand the creative direction to achieve both clarity and gameplay excellence in recorded footage
  • Improve your craft and the technologies enabling it by working closely with teammates
  • Imagine creative solutions to delight players and achieve the goals set in creative briefs
  • Actively participate in the feedback loop, accepting and contributing feedback within the Marketing Team
  • Edit Footage to create compelling sequences
  • Multitask effectively and prioritize competing demands while tackling tight deadlines with quality results
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • 1+ Year(s) experience capturing gameplay footage for a studio, company or channel
  • Experience achieving strategic objectives/creative strategy within video assets
  • Knowledge of video formats and different platform requirements
  • Proficient in video editing techniques and software (Ex: Adobe Premiere)
  • Have a good eye for composition and cinematography with knowledge of lighting and camera techniques

PREFERRED EXTRAS

  • Bonus if familiar with game engines (like Unreal or Unity)

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

  • Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits and paid time off
  • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
  • Professional development and career support
  • Work-life balance wellness subsidies
  • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
  • Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.