Capture Director
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Job Location:
Woodland Hills, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dark Burn Creative a division of Trailer Park Group (TPG) is one of gamings most prominent and growing entertainment marketing agencies specializing in global content creation trailers/promotions and gameplay capture. We combine our creative storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources uniquely positioning us to create market and distribute gaming content for our diverse client portfolio of top gaming development companies and major brands.
The Capture Director at Dark Burn Creative is a pivotal creative and leadership role responsible for overseeing the capture of in game footage to produce high quality trailers and promotional content. This position requires a skilled Photographer/Cinematographer with a strong understanding of cinematic language and expertise in working within video game environments to create visually stunning shots. Capture Directors collaborate closely with capture artists creative directors and editors to bring creative visions to life ensuring that all video game captures align with client briefs and meets the high standards of Dark Burn Creatives global portfolio.
This position is based on-site at our Woodland Hills California office. Strong knowledge/background in sports. Particularly NFL College Football and English Premier League is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of capture artists providing direction feedback and mentorship to ensure high quality output and professional development. Foster a collaborative and creative team environment.
- Creative Execution: Interpret and execute client briefs by working within video game environments to capture compelling shots that align with the creative vision for trailers and promotional materials.
- Shot List Implementation: Work from a detailed shot list to film scenes ensuring each shot meets the desired aesthetic and narrative goals.
- Cinematic Storytelling: Utilize expertise in cinematic language to block out and create visually striking scenes akin to a film set within the constraints of video game engines.
- Collaboration: Partner with other teams including editors writers and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to postproduction.
- Feedback Integration: Incorporate constructive criticism and manage multiple rounds of feedback to refine captured content ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Technical Proficiency: Operate cameras and other capture tools within game environments leveraging both keyboard/mouse and controller inputs to achieve desired results.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a fast paced constantly evolving industry adapting to new game engines tools and client requirements as needed.
Qualifications:
- 5 years working with cameras and understanding cinematic language
- You are walking encyclopedia on all things NFL and College Football
- Comfortability gaming with both Keyboard/Mouse and a Controller
- Creative vendor or studio experience preferred
- Knowledge of video games and enjoy playing them
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Comfortable in a constantly evolving industry
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a huge plus but not required
- O.K. with constructive criticism and several rounds of feedback.
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WORKING AT TRAILER PARK GROUP
Great work is only possible with great people. We want to find people who believe in our mission vision and values and feel inspired to grow while theyre here. We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. We want Trailer Park Group to be one of the most rewarding places you will ever work.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our team enjoys a competitive and comprehensive benefits program flexible time off a 401(k) with employer match and various additional perks designed for your well-being.
We also offer opportunities to build new skills develop as managers and leaders and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs our staff have various opportunities to grow throughout their career.
At Trailer Park Group we want to improve the state of our world. We are responsible for driving equality and inclusion in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity its about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces differences and represents our global clients and teams.
We cant wait to learn more about you. Apply today!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Please note that a job offer for this position will be determined based on many factors including experience unique skill set other qualifications location job performance (current employees) and various business and budgetary considerations.
In addition to base salary TPG also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical and emotional wellness of our employees. This includes unaccrued time off sick time paid company holidays medical/dental/vision insurance life insurance disability insurance maternity/paternity benefits 401(k) for regular full-time employees and other perks. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus compensation. TPG employees have access to TPG Academy a unique industry offering that includes a full suite of learning experiences and development programs designed to support employee growth at every level across the organization. At TPG we are dedicated to supporting employees at every milestone to ensure they thrive in their careers at Trailer Park Group every step of the way
We cant wait to meet you!
Base salary pay range for this position is below.
$70000 - $70000 USD
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
