Game Capture Director

We are building our talent pipeline and would love to meet you for future opportunities!

Buddha Jones is an award-winning advertising and design agency that strives to engage all audiences in a way that reflects our world, shapes our culture and sparks emotion. Since 2004, Buddha Jones has partnered with industry leading entertainment and brand partners to create bold and innovative marketing campaigns across all markets. Our portfolio includes trailers, TV spots, digital and social media campaigns, motion graphics, branding and creative content for a wide range of clients including Warner Brothers, Universal, Disney/Marvel, Sony, Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Hulu, Microsoft and others. Buddha Jones is based in Hollywood, CA.

This person will be responsible for directing capture in various game builds and QCing footage to meet industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Quickly learn new game builds including debug commands, test and troubleshoot solutions within WIP builds, communicate directly with development team to resolve issues as needed
• Report back on available options within a build, develop shot lists in collaboration with Creative Directors, Editors, and Producers
• With an eye for cinematic storytelling, compose and capture scenes that show off key features, impressive visuals, or specific moments within a game
• Direct other players as needed for third person and multiplayer capture
• Edit capture selects bins at the end of the day to provide only the best capture to the editor
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a reel or portfolio
• Must have 3-5 years of experience capturing game footage
• Must be comfortable working with various game engines (unreal, unity, etc)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience working on and directing multiplayer shoots with large groups
• Vast knowledge of gaming engines (unreal, unity, etc)
• Must have experience working with a wide variety of platforms (mobile, console, PC, VR)
• Must have a strong working knowledge of cameras including depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses, ISO, etc

Bonus:

• Photography/cinematography/Film Experience (Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory in visual media)

Benefits Offered

Health and Dental HMO and High Deductible PPO (w/HSA) options 100% covered for employee by Buddha Jones with ability to upgrade to PPO. Life insurance, Disability and Voluntary Vision also available.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Rate is flexible and we look forward to chatting with you about it!

Buddha Jones