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Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Capture Technical Artist to join our creative marketing team in Dublin. This role is ideal for those who love games and how they’re made, and who enjoy capturing precise playthroughs, highlighting features, and working with cinematic storytelling tools.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and upkeep of in‑engine capture tools, virtual capture facilities, and workflows; support innovation through R&D, feedback, documentation, and iterative testing.
* Capture gameplay using in‑engine tools, cameras, and cinematic systems—navigating game builds with precision, choreographing moments, and framing cinematic shots that showcase mechanics and story at their best.
* Collaborate with directors, editors, and brand teams to deliver content for trailers, social campaigns, and other marketing outputs; be comfortable taking feedback, re‑tooling, or re‑shooting as required.
* Record cinematic content using real‑time virtual production cameras in our custom‑built studios with Unreal Engine (Sequencer, Movie Render Queue) or Unity (Cinemachine), focusing on cinematic composition, timing, and visual clarity.
Skills & Qualifications
* Demonstrated ability to capture great gameplay—highlighting specific features or mechanics with rehearsed play‑thoughts and smooth camera movements.
* Solid understanding of cinematic techniques: composition, lighting, movement, and shot pacing.
* Knowledge of game engine cameras and animation timelines (Unreal Engine Sequencer or Unity Animation Timeline), C++ or Blueprints, and familiarity with source control systems (Perforce, Git).
* Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. Interest in combining technical development with creative capture and virtual production.
Bonus Experience
* Understanding of 3D animation pipelines and mocap data management.
* Experience developing in‑engine camera tools, replay, and recording systems.
* Adobe Premiere and Photoshop skills.
Life at 2K – What’s in It for You!
* Hybrid working model to support how you work best.
* Well‑being program that earns points for cash or gift cards.
* Private medical and dental insurance.
* Matched pension contributions.
* Enhanced family policies.
* Office gym and fitness allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
If you’re excited to help shape how games are presented to the world and want to work at the intersection of game development and cinematic storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!
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