General Application : Senior Capture Artist Freelancer

THIS IS A CALL FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS FOR WHEN A FREELANCE ROLE OPENS IN THE FUTURE.

We are a global video game organization based out of Seoul, South Korea. The name derives from the slogan “Keep the craftsmanship on,” a rendition of our commitment to developing and publishing world-class games from our studios and publishing centers across the globe.  You may know us as the developers and publishers of PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Callisto Protocol, Subnautica, Defense Derby, and more. Our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, Unknown Worlds and RisingWings.

What we are looking for:

KRAFTON Creative Center - Fans First, Quality Obsession, Challenge and Win, Open Collaboration

We are looking for talented freelance Capture Artists to work full-time at our new El Segundo, California studio. This role requires you to be in the office three days a week and allows remote work for two days. Ideal candidates should be creative, technically skilled, and passionate about video games. A love for filmmaking and strong skills in framing shots are important. Experience with video editing and Adobe Premiere is a plus. This freelance job may lead to a permanent position in the future.
We appreciate a diverse range of creative talents and don't expect every candidate to meet all requirements listed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Help plan and develop projects.
• Record gameplay and other in-game content for trailers and promotional videos.
• Work with other capture artists to create promotional materials.
• Select shots and prepare bins for the video editor.
• Collect and organize video files, encode and decode raw footage into various usable formats.

Who We're Looking For

• Someone who pays close attention to detail and follows directions well.
• Has a good eye for video quality and shot composition.
• Skilled in different areas of video post-production.
• Has advanced knowledge of video capture and editing knowledge.
• Is enthusiastic, works well in a team, and is eager to grow in the video game
  industry.

Skills Needed

• Good with Adobe Premiere and other Creative Suite tools (After Effects, Media Encoder, etc.).
• Experienced in recording gameplay directly from game builds or using replay tools.
• Knows how to work with game debugging systems.
• Has played KRAFTON games like PUBG on PC and used features like the PUBG Replay Editor.
• Strong at communicating, both in speaking and writing, and can help plan video content.
• Understanding of Bitrate, Bit Depth and general Video Production Pipeline.
• At least one year of experience in capturing video for games or at an agency.

Extra Skills That Help

• Background in marketing.
• Experience in creating game analysis videos. 
• A serious gamer with deep knowledge of the gaming industry.
• Familiar with sequencing tools in Unreal or Unity engines.
• Ability to edit videos, including trailers, interviews, and other types of clips.
• Real-world experience in cinematography or photography.
• Understands the game development process.

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

In California, the expected hourly range for this position is $35/hr. - $52/hr. The listed expected hourly range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.