Associate Team Lead, Game Capture

Job Title:

Associate Team Lead, Game Capture

Requisition ID:

R024534

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Associate Team Lead, Game Capture

DEPARTMENT: Marketing Creative

REPORTING TO: Associate Creative Director, Capture  

LOCATION: Santa Monica, California

YOUR MISSION

As a part of Marketing Creative at Activision, you will lead the capture team to create industry leading game capture and help guide and teach the next generation of game capture directors. You will be responsible for helping your team hone the skills they need to be expert photographers, cinematographers and directors, and be elevating the bar on what is possible in the realm of game capture across Call of Duty® and other Activision titles.  This is a people manager focused role, a deep understanding of photography is required alongside a passion for helping train and mentor others in their careers.

The below list is not exhaustive or exclusive, we don't expect every applicant to hit every item here. Above all we are looking for unique creative voices from varied backgrounds to help our work truly stand out, so if you have incredible visual ideas and can shape them to our brand’s needs apply today! 

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with our Capture Team Lead you will manage and train a team of game capture artists across both video and screenshots disciplines with a focus on virtual photography, helping to elevate the team’s understanding of photography techniques and composition in virtual environments.

• Oversee screenshots requests and give critical feedback, working with the ACD to ensure the creative briefs are being met and presenting the work to stakeholders as needed

• Provide regular 1 on 1’s with the artists to provide feedback and mentoring and conduct employee reviews and assessments to help grow our artists careers

• Assist with hiring and onboarding of new artists

• Document and maintain capture processes and training materials, providing a robust onboarding and training program

• Seek out learning opportunities for the team that help inspire and elevate their work

• Collaborate with Creative Leads, ACD’s and Story team on creative concepts and take point on projects as needed

• Help with the research and development of new in-game camera tools and capture processes, and working with our game studios to implement them

• Work with proprietary debug tools and troubleshoot technical issues, including builds, PC workstations, console dev kits, etc. 

• Educate and advocate across the org on what game capture best practices are and our team’s capabilities 

DESIRED SKILL SET

• An expert understanding of photography (composition, lighting, camera movement, etc…), able to create breathtaking cinematic captures in virtual environments.

• Experience with a wide range of photography techniques and mediums

• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Suite, with a focus on Photoshop.

• Management/team leadership experience

• Proven experience working with video game graphics, textures, lighting, and tools 

• Comfortable working in a game editor and with animation and/or camera sequencing tools such as Unreal Sequencer, Unity Cinemachine or other similar proprietary software

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills with both PC and consoles

• Able to effectively plan complicated action sequences involving the blocking of action and correct camera placement

• A passion for photography, film and other cinematic media.

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills. 

• Strong communication skills.

• College degree in the requisite field or equivalent work experience. 

PLUSES

• Video game industry or agency game capture experience. 

• Avid gamer on next-gen platforms and PCs, with a focus on Call of Duty/FPS titles. 

• Real-world experience in cinematography or photography.

• Knowledge and understanding of VFX/3D design programs such as After Effects, C4D, Maya, or Blender.

• Understanding of game development, the full cycles, and processes behind how a game is made

• Knowledge of the motion capture process.

• Interest in virtual production.

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.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got you covered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more.

Accommodation Request:

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.

Thank you for your interest.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• 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.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. 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.