Game Capture Artist

Bonfire Studios is seeking talented freelance Capture Artists to create high-quality gameplay footage and in-game content for their first original IP, Arkheron, a fast-paced competitive PVP game. This independent contractor role involves executing cinematic and gameplay shots, using debug tools, organizing files, and creating short-form content. Candidates should have experience with developer builds, in-game capture workflows, and competitive PC games, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Must Have

• Help execute cinematic & gameplay shots through in-game “acting”
• Use debug tools, cheat systems, and custom builds to stage and capture gameplay footage
• Track and organize shot files and details for capture director review
• Take screenshots or create short-form content (e.g., GIFs, social clips)
• Support producer and dev team to implement quality of life capture features
• Experience with developer builds, replay systems, and in-game capture workflows
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with remote teams
• Comfortable taking direction and reacting quickly in fast-paced creative environments
• Solid organization and communication skills
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in games or short form trailer production
• Experience with competitive multiplayer PC games and game culture

Good to Have

• Familiarity with game engines like Unreal or Unity
• Background in QA, gameplay testing, or camera/debug tools
• Experience working with Adobe tools (such as Premiere, After Effects)
• Interest in game development, storytelling, and visual content creation

Perks & Benefits

• Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day
• Keep fun at the core: play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players, and fix if it’s not more fun than yesterday
• Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board
• Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t

What's the one game you couldn't put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.

Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: Arkheron. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.

Bonfire Studios is building a roster of talented freelance Capture Artists to help bring our games to life through high-quality gameplay footage and in-game content. Whether we're creating trailers, b-roll, social media assets, or internal demos, we rely on skilled collaborators who can jump into debug environments, set up stunning shots, and follow creative direction with precision.

This is an independent contractor role. We’re looking to connect with artists on a rolling basis for upcoming needs—some projects may be short notice, others planned well in advance. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in development tools, and love capturing compelling gameplay moments, we’d love to hear from you.

YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE BY:

• Help execute cinematic & gameplay shots through in-game “acting”
• Use debug tools, cheat systems, and custom builds to stage and capture gameplay footage
• Track and organize shot files and details for capture director review
• Take screenshots or create short-form content (e.g., GIFs, social clips)
• Support producer and dev team to implement quality of life capture features

WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE:

• Experience with developer builds, replay systems, and in-game capture workflows
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with remote teams
• Comfortable taking direction and reacting quickly in fast-paced creative environments
• Solid organization and communication skills
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in games or short form trailer production
• Experience with competitive multiplayer PC games and game culture

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with game engines like Unreal or Unity
• Background in QA, gameplay testing, or camera/debug tools
• Experience working with Adobe tools (such as Premiere, After Effects)
• Interest in game development, storytelling, and visual content creation

THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:

• You are looking for full time employment

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:

• Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.
• Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.
• Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.
• Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.

The anticipated rate for this contract role is $30 USD per hour, depending on experience and project fit

Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at www.bonfirestudios.com

. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our privacy policy

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