Virtual Camera Operator

3 Months ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Maverick Games seeks a Virtual Camera Operator to collaborate with the Director of Photography and other stakeholders in creating cinematic sequences for an exciting new AAA IP. Responsibilities include crafting aesthetically pleasing camera motion and compositions, pushing boundaries in game cinematics, collaborating with a multi-discipline team, defining cinematic sequences and cutscenes, and composing shots that convey narrative, emotion, and gameplay information. The role also involves close collaboration with editors to ensure seamless integration of virtual camera work into final cinematic sequences. The ideal candidate will have a background in traditional film/video camera operation and a keen eye for detail. The role involves using established cinematic principles and thinking outside the box to raise the quality bar in design, art, and animation for AAA game development.
Must have:
  • Traditional film/video camera operation experience
  • Collaboration skills
  • Aesthetically pleasing camera motion and composition
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Cinematic principles knowledge
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Monthly learning day
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Job Details

We are a developer-first video game studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish.
Department
Art
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Warwick
Workplace type
Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Be Inspired.
  • Work alongside the Director of Photography and other stakeholders to deliver and craft groundbreaking cinematic sequences through aesthetically pleasing camera motion and compositions.
  • Use your background in traditional film / video camera operation to help push the boundaries with Cinematics in Game Development.
  • Collaborate with a world-class multi-discipline team.
  • Help define the cinematic sequences, in game cutscenes and flows for an exciting new AAA IP.
  • Be part of an exciting new adventure that will really inspire the creative and their players. 

Be Creative.
  • Use your keen eye for detail for crafting visually stunning and emotionally engaging compositions.
  • Become a champion for the game cinematic vision and concept.
  • Translate real world-camera knowledge and techniques.
  • Compose shots for sequences that effectively convey narrative, emotion, and gameplay information, leveraging established cinematic principles.
  • Collaborate closely with Editors to ensure seamless integration of virtual camera work into the final cinematic sequences, providing them with optimal shot choices and camera data.

Be Innovative.
  • Create and drive the core backbone and pillars of our experience.
  • You will create compelling and pleasing Cinematic Sequences that raise the quality bar in Design, Art and Animation for AAA Game Development.
  • Think outside the box, help define the future for our players. 

Be Rewarded. 
  • Starting at £29,491 rising to £44,237 with experience
  • Plus bonus, benefits and perks
  • Monthly learning day
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 

Take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you.

Be a Maverick. 

About Maverick Games

Maverick is different.

This is a developer-first studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you.

Be a Maverick.


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