Gameplay Capture Artist

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking a Gameplay Capture Artist to creatively and technically prep, direct, and capture gameplay moments for bespoke Star Citizen social content. You’ll work with the Social Media team to produce shareable clips, community highlights, and short-form video.

You’ll capture content during development builds, attend community events, and collaborate with developers to learn about new features worth showcasing, while maintaining a strong eye for what makes content go viral.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with game capture or live action filming.
• Fluent with both the gameplay and development history of Star Citizen.
• Deep interest and passion for video games, internet culture, and community.

Responsibilities

• Capture bespoke gameplay content for Star Citizen socials using development builds and capture tools.
• Focus on gameplay capture as part of the Social Media team.
• Attend community events to capture content for spotlight on social channels.
• Coordinate with other Gameplay Capture artists on multiplayer capture sessions.
• Learn from developers across teams about new features and content worth showing.
• Spot clip-worthy moments and package them for social formats.
• Pitch own content ideas that blend trends with community interests.

Skills

Game capture experience

Social/internet culture awareness

Creative direction and timing

Tools

Nvidia ShadowPlay

OBS Studio

Job description

The Gameplay Capture Artist will be responsible for the creative and technical work to prep, direct, and capture gameplay moments and concepts for bespoke Star Citizen social media content. Informed by our Social Media and Development teams, your mission will be to show off the world of Star Citizen in fun, shareable, and community-first ways through content such as multiplayer gameplay clips, community highlights, short-form video (TikTok/Reels/Shorts).

The ideal candidate is a person with a strong passion for internet culture, community, and quick-turn creative storytelling, with an exceptional eye for what makes players stop scrolling. This position will be part of the Social Media team while reporting to the Sr. Social Media Manager and working alongside the wider Gameplay Capture team.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

Gameplay Capture Artist role:

Capture bespoke gameplay content for the Star Citizen socials via game development builds and utilizing Nvidia ShadowPlay and OBS Studio.

The Social Media Team has a dedicated video editor, so in this role, you’ll focus specifically on gameplay capture

Be willing to hop into community-organized events to capture content we then spotlight on social

Work with other Gameplay Capture artists to organize and take part in multiplayer capture sessions.

Work directly with developers across teams to learn about new features, environments, ships, and other content worth showing off.

Spot the "clip-worthy" moment – the joke, the glitch-turned-meme, the community in-joke, the hype-worthy reveal – and know how to package it for social.

• Pitch your own content! In this role, we’re looking for someone who can bring ideas to the table that sit at the intersection of trending formats and what the community loves about Star Citizen.

What do we expect from our Gameplay Capture Artist?

Fluent with both the gameplay and development history of Star Citizen.

Knowledge and experience with game capture or live action filming.

A good sense of social/internet culture – timing, trends, memes, and what makes content shareable.

Willing to learn internal capture tools

Understanding of cinematic filming fundamentals: framing, shot types, camera movement, depth of field, camera shake, lens choice, etc.

Comfortable editing for short-form/vertical formats a plus.

Able to take direction while also bringing your own creative instincts to the table.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to QC your own work.

• A deep interest and passion for video games, internet culture, and community.

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment.

The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!