Associate Artist, Game Capture, Marketing Creative - Activision

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Discounted games

Job summary

Activision Publishing, Inc. is seeking an Associate Artist, Game Capture, for Marketing Creative. The role focuses on creating high-quality gameplay capture and visual assets for trailers, cinematics, social media, and other marketing needs, using in-game tools and production workflows.

The position is based in Los Angeles with an onsite schedule Monday through Thursday. You will collaborate with a Capture Lead or Manager on complex projects, translate creative briefs into shot lists, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in game capture, real-time cinematics, video production, photography, or a related field.
• Ability to independently plan and execute smaller capture assignments or scenes with limited direction.
• Experience working in fast-paced creative, agency, entertainment, or game production environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned gameplay capture sequences from shot planning through handoff within an established creative approach.
• Translate briefs into shot lists and capture plans; recommend visual approaches for review.
• Direct scenes and capture sequences with limited oversight, making in-engine blocking, camera movement, and pacing decisions.
• Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots for trailers, cinematics, features, and social media.
• Assemble daily sequences in Adobe Premiere Pro for review and handoff.
• Troubleshoot capture-related issues to keep productions moving.

Skills

Cinematography

Camera blocking

Adobe Premiere Pro

Unreal Sequencer

Collaboration

Concept development

Tools

Unreal Sequencer

Adobe Premiere Pro

Unity Cinemachine

Job description

Job Title: Associate Artist, Game Capture, Marketing Creative - Activision Requisition ID: R028241

Job Description: Your Mission As an Associate Artist, Game Capture, you will create high-quality gameplay capture and visual assets for Activision's marketing initiatives, including trailers, cinematics, gameplay features, social media, and other marketing needs. You will learn and apply the in-game tools, development systems, and capture workflows used to create these assets while building the creative and technical judgment to contribute confidently across a range of projects. Within this role, you will independently execute assigned gameplay capture sequences and direct contained scenes with limited oversight. You will partner with a Capture Lead or Manager on complex, narrative, stylized, or long-form work, contributing to shot planning, scene development, and execution. Success means making sound creative and technical decisions, solving problems quickly, and delivering work that is visually strong, on-brand, and production-ready. At Activision, "Capture Director" is a project role, not a job title. In this role, you will use the in-game tools, development systems, and capture workflows used to create unique marketing assets, with access and capabilities similar to those used by game developers at our studios. This role is based in our Los Angeles (Pen Factory) office and follows an onsite work schedule of Monday through Thursday. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs. We are looking for unique creative voices from varied backgrounds to help our work truly stand out.

Priorities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Execute assigned gameplay capture sequences from shot planning through organized handoff, working within an established creative approach.
• Translate creative briefs into shot lists and capture plans, and recommend visual approaches for review.
• Direct focused scenes and campaign capture sequences with limited oversight, making informed in-engine decisions about blocking, composition, camera movement, pacing, and timing.
• Partner with a Capture Lead or Manager on larger, long-form, narrative, or highly stylized capture, contributing to planning, scene development, and execution.
• Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots for trailers, cinematics, gameplay features, campaign assets, social media, and other marketing needs.
• Use proprietary development tools, game engines, debug systems, and in-game controls to build and execute specific creative moments and shot requirements.
• Fill in as a game capture technician as needed, including acting in scenes, running scenarios, and coordinating gameplay according to the capture plan or director's guidance.
• Participate in brainstorming and pre-production sessions, helping conceptualize multiplayer scenarios and gameplay moments that translate well on screen.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, creative stakeholders, and other capture team members to ensure assets are organized, usable, and aligned with delivery needs.
• Assemble daily sequences or selects in Adobe Premiere Pro for review and editorial handoff.
• Troubleshoot issues related to game builds, development tools, capture environments, workstations, and hardware to keep productions moving.
• Contribute to the development of capture techniques, workflows, and processes that improve creative quality and team efficiency.
• Maintain a high bar for craft, consistency, professionalism, and attention to detail across all assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Player Profile Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in game capture, real-time cinematics, video production, photography, or a related creative field.
• Equivalent experience demonstrating strong game capture capability will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute smaller capture assignments or scenes with limited direction and oversight.
• Experience working in a fast-paced creative, agency, entertainment, or game production environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Experience creating gameplay-driven marketing, promotional, social, or cinematic content; experience leading defined capture assignments is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong working understanding of cinematography, including composition, lighting, camera movement, framing, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Working knowledge of real-world lighting, lenses, camera systems, and on-set shooting principles.
• Working knowledge of game debug systems, in-engine controls, and development tools.
• Familiarity with game engine animation and camera sequencing tools such as Unreal Sequencer, Unity Cinemachine, or similar proprietary systems.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro or other professional video editing software.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot common capture issues and elevate more complex problems appropriately.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with creative, production, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining focused, organized, professional, and composed under tight deadlines.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback while confidently making decisions within an established creative direction.

Key Attributes

• Self-directed and proactive, with the judgment to take ownership of assigned capture work and move it forward within scope.
• Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate direction into compelling visual execution.
• Calm, resourceful, and detail-oriented under pressure.

Extra Points

• Experience with Call of Duty game capture.
• Experience capturing first-person shooter gameplay.
• Real-world background in cinematography or photography.
• Knowledge of color theory and image finishing fundamentals.
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Blender or Maya.
• Experience with screenshot capture workflows and still-image composition.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Unreal, and Unity.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and how in-progress builds are used in creative production.
• Passion for games and interactive entertainment.

Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. Ready to Activate Your Future?

Rewards

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $21.99 - $40.67 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! We're proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies To Work For®" for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies," and "Future 50" lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.

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