Sports Capture Lead: Creative Lead for Multi-Franchise Games

Electronic Arts (EA); Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment software company is seeking an experienced Group Lead to oversee the craft and quality of gameplay capture across high-profile sports franchises. Responsibilities include mentoring capture artists, managing capture sessions, and ensuring alignment with creative vision and technical requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in gameplay capture, strong leadership skills, and be detail-oriented. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where creativity meets technical excellence.

Benefits

Vacation (3 weeks per year)

Health/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge across all major sports and leagues.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs into actionable tasks.
• Experience mentoring or leading creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily stand-ups with capture teams to ensure work is on track.
• Identify roadblocks and find creative solutions quickly.
• Coordinate capture schedules with production and creative partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Gameplay capture expertise

Creative production workflows

Detailed orientation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Frame.io

G-Drive

ShotGrid

Jira

Asana

Job description

A leading entertainment software company is seeking an experienced Group Lead to oversee the craft and quality of gameplay capture across high-profile sports franchises. Responsibilities include mentoring capture artists, managing capture sessions, and ensuring alignment with creative vision and technical requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in gameplay capture, strong leadership skills, and be detail-oriented. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where creativity meets technical excellence.