Media Artist - Games

Media Artist - Games

16 Jun 2024
Washington, Redmond, 98052 Redmond USA

Media Artist - Games

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Our client, creator of one of the top-selling and critically acclaimed racing games in the industry, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Media Artist to join the team. This candidate will work as part of the team responsible for crafting assets for existing and new titles within the game franchise. Working closely with both internal and external teams, the artist will create screenshots, videos, and other assets. This person will play a critical role in helping the media team create world-class videos & imagery that support the franchise and generate brand awareness.The ideal candidate brings experience from games, film, previz, postproduction, and/or visual FX creating world-class visual assets. This role is focused on the technical side of creating media assets. Experience creating complex camera moves in digital worlds is key, so they should be comfortable with different software and easily moving between real-time and pre-rendered workflows. This work combines an understanding of visual narrative and edit flow, technical craft, creative problem solving, and execution in a team-centric environment.Responsibilities:

  • Identify & advocate for tools & workflow requirements
  • Partner with product team dev leads to develop new capabilities
  • Test new functionality & workflows
  • Troubleshoot tools issues
  • Ensure that new content is compatible with existing tools / workflows
  • Partner with the Test Team to develop BVTs for media tools & workflows
  • Document and keep updated workflows of the systems & pipelines
  • Help to create compelling trailers, imagery, cinematics, and gameplay videos with excellent pacing and exciting content using in-game and/or live-action footage
  • Balance quality with efficiency while managing timely deliveries in a fast-paced production environment
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Knowledge of production process for creating custom video game cinematics and shots
  • Understanding of cinematography, video editing, photo editing, and lighting
  • Scripting experience with 3DSMax script or similar
  • Strong working experience with Unreal, Unity, or other game engines
  • Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop)
  • Cultivated aesthetic sense and a keen eye for detail
  • Strong understanding of technical elements of real-time cinematics and marketing assets
  • Self-motivated team player with excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly learn new / proprietary software
  • Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in film / games or related field
  • Creative and technical skills as a 3D generalist capable of scene building, camera work, animating, and visual effects
  • Broad knowledge in 3D production software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Cinema4D, or other similar 3D programs
  • Post-production & motion graphics skills including, but not limited to, color grading, typography, transitions, rotoscoping, and compositing
  • Familiarity with development kits and troubleshooting
  • Experience with conventional cameras (DSLR, HD, Red, etc.)
  • Automotive enthusiast with a passion for racing and/or games
  • Understanding and knowledge of marketing trends and best practices
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS:
  • Demo reel / portfolio & breakdown with relevant examples of your work required
  • Examples of in-game or pre-rendered cinematic work
  • Examples of editing to demonstrate pacing, rhythm, and flow
  • Examples of high-resolution photography stills or videos shoots
  • Examples of 3D camera work a huge plus

W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. eXcell Supports Equal Employment Opportunity eXcell , a division of CompuCom Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.excell.com.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC15511430
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    BASED ON EXPERIENCE
  • Hiring Company
    eXcell, a division of CompuCom Systems, Inc.
  • Date
    2021-06-15
  • Deadline
    2021-08-14
  • Category

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