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.

We are looking for an experienced Capture Director for future opportunities with our Games team. 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
• Select your own circle takes for an AE to ingest

Qualifications:

• Must have a reel or portfolio
• Must have 3+ 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
• Must have experience working with and troubleshooting a wide variety of platforms (PC, consoles, mobile, VR)
• Must have a strong working knowledge of cameras including depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses, ISO, etc.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of cameras including depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses, ISO, etc.
• Must have a basic understanding of video game graphics technology: textures, post processing fx, engine timescale
• Must have strong technical and troubleshooting skills with PC, consoles, and mobile devices
• Photography/cinematography/Film Experience (Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory in visual media)

Location

Buddha Jones is located at 1741 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA. Subject to change.

Benefits Offered

Health and Dental HMO/PPO and High Deductible PPO (w/HSA) options. Life insurance, Disability and Voluntary Vision also available for those who meet eligibility.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience.