Capture Artist

Frontier Developments plc; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Cambridge is seeking a talented Capture Artist for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves capturing game footage, creating engaging video content, and collaborating with the Creative Services team to support marketing efforts. The ideal candidate should have a creative mindset, knowledge of capture tools, and the ability to communicate effectively. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including remote working options and support for relocation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Success-based annual bonus

Flexitime working hours

Private family healthcare

In-house subsidised catering

Qualifications

• Experience with technical tools and processes.
• Proactive approach to problems and solutions.
• A creative and technical problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Capture game footage for videos and screenshots.
• Create engaging video content for current and upcoming games.
• Set up scenes and camera paths for high quality capture.
• Collaborate with other disciplines within the Creative Services team.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of in-game capture tools

Visual storytelling

Ability to communicate effectively

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Job description

Overview

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Frontier is renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games and creates immersive game worlds. The modern studio is located in Cambridge (UK). The team is dedicated to nurturing the existing portfolio and delivering an exciting future roadmap. This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). A relocation support package is available as part of any offer, if needed.

WHAT’S THE ROLE

We are looking for talented Capture Artists to join our Creative Services team on a 9-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will help create high quality, engaging video content that showcases Frontier’s current and future games, supporting our marketing efforts and contributing to the success of our titles. This is a hands-on role in bringing our games to life.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Capturing game footage in engine for videos and screenshots.
• Creating engaging video content for Frontier's current and upcoming games.
• Setting up scenes and camera paths to produce high quality capture.
• Gaining a deep understanding of game content and systems.
• Working with senior members of the team to produce trailers and other marketing assets.
• Contributing to raising the quality of marketing content produced by Frontier.
• Collaborating with other disciplines within the Creative Services team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• An eye for shot composition, lighting and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of in-game capture tools.
• Experience with technical tools and processes.
• Creative, confident and proactive to help bring fresh ideas to our team.
• A creative and technical problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and the wider stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problems and solutions.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience building in-game environments.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
• A keen interest in video games.
• Previous games industry experience.

*Please note that we use a Windows based operating system. Training provided to the successful candidate if required.

*Please provide a showreel that demonstrates examples of your own editing and capture skills as part of your application.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.

For queries, please email: [e-mail]