What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Capture Technician position at Buddha Jones?
We are seeking a Game Capture Technician — a specialist who will assist a Game Capture Artist/Director in capturing cinematic gameplay footage from development game builds to provide best-in-class assets to the project.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with capturing game footage for use in trailers, social media spots, and other assets.
- Support the Game Capture Director by maintaining shotlists and continuity across takes.
- Take direction from Game Capture Directors and Artists to perform coordinated gameplay actions and execute precise technical tasks.
- Collaborate effectively within a team and implement feedback from creative leads.
- Provide technical support across PC, console, and mobile game environments — assisting with hardware, software, and connectivity issues as they arise.
- Help troubleshoot in-game blockers and creatively problem-solve on the fly.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of video games and gaming experience across genres and platforms.
- Technical and troubleshooting skills with PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive, and related collaborative tools).
- Flexible availability — schedules and hours can vary significantly day-to-day.
Bonus Skills:
- Photography, cinematography, or film experience — with a working understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory.
- Working knowledge of camera fundamentals — depth of field, aperture, focus, lenses, ISO.
- Familiarity with at least one game engine and its cinematic tools (e.g., Unreal or Unity).
Preferred years of experience: 1