Cinematic Media Artist

ProbablyMonsters is seeking a multidisciplinary Cinematic Media Artist to join their Creative Services team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves creating external and internal marketing assets, including cinematic single-player and multiplayer gameplay sequences for trailers, ads, and presentations. The artist will work with Unreal Engine 5, create compelling imagery and videos, and collaborate with creative directors and marketing executives to achieve the creative vision. The position requires a passion for storytelling and gaming, with a focus on delivering outstanding results.

Must Have

• Experience with game engines and/or mod tools
• Experience with video capture software/hardware
• Strong understanding of cinematic language
• Strong understanding of camera technology
• Experience creating game-related game capture for a development studio or creative agency
• General understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and sequencer
• Experience in creative video editorial work in a post-production facility or creative agency
• Mid-Senior level knowledge of industry standard video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects, Davinci Resolve)
• General understanding of post-production workflows, video formats and process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to present edits to creative leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Provide a current demo reel showcasing previous editing and game capture work

Good to Have

• Mid-Senior level of Adobe After Effects
• Strong compositing skills
• Experience working with Resolve
• Experience filming live action video (Sony, RED)
• Passionate about the gaming industry and understanding of different genres and user bases

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Coverage (health, dental, and vision paid at 88% for employee, dependents subsidized)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Dependent care spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with an annual company contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bereavement leaves
• Parental leave

Description

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a multidisciplinary Cinematic Media Artist to help create external/internal marketing assets. This role sits within Creative Services which is responsible for championing a global team of world-class marketers who have launched industry-leading games and are committed to mentoring, training, and developing the next generation of video game marketers.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have experience with game engines and/or mod tools, and video capture software/hardware.
• You have a strong understanding of cinematic language and camera technology.
• You can describe your unique vision and execute it end to end.
• You have an ability to take ownership for assigned tasks and projects.
• Be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• You’re a fast learner with high flexibility, solid organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Passionate storyteller who is focused on producing excellent work.
• You have a strong knowledge and passion for gaming.
• Desire to push creative boundaries and deliver outstanding results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Compose and capture cinematic single player and multiplayer gameplay sequences for use in trailers, ads, social videos, presentations, etc.
• Work in Unreal Engine 5, creating bespoke cinematic sequences that utilize existing game assets or modify them where necessary.
• Create compelling trailers, imagery, and gameplay videos for external and internal purposes.
• Maintain and update game builds on a weekly basis.
• Edit in both a supervised and unsupervised capacity.
• You possess the ability to generate shot lists based on creative briefs, pitch decks and editorial string outs.
• Proven ability to work closely with creative directors, producers, and marketing executives to ensure creative vision is achieved.
• Reporting and communicating gameplay issues/bugs to development teams and creative services team.
• Flexible and team orientated. Should have good interpersonal and follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Coordinate delivery of produced content for distribution on acceptable channels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have experience creating game-related game capture for a development studio or creative agency.
• General understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and sequencer.
• Experience in creative video editorial work in a post-production facility or creative agency.
• Mid-Senior level knowledge of industry standard video editing software.
• Adobe Premiere, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects, Davinci Resolve.
• General understanding of post-production workflows, video formats and process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present edits to creative leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Must provide a current demo reel showcasing previous editing and game capture work.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Mid-Senior level of Adobe After Effects.
• Strong compositing skills, experience working with a Resolve.
• Experience filming live action video. (Sony, RED).
• Passionate about the gaming industry and understanding of the different genres and user bases.

About ProbablyMonsters™

ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.

ProbablyMonsters is 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.

Benefits:

• We provide a rich benefits package:
• Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 88% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.
• Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.
• Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.

Compensation:

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
• The full salary range for this position is $88,000 - $128,000 per year. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay, and internal equity.
• In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.