Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist

Azra Games is looking for a Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist to join our creative services team.

The Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality gameplay footage and promotional assets that showcase our games at their absolute best. This role requires deep technical expertise in Unity, an exceptional eye for composition and timing, and the ability to craft compelling visual narratives that drive player acquisition and engagement. You will work directly in our game builds to capture stunning gameplay moments, create trailers, social content, and marketing materials that authentically represent the player experience while maximizing visual impact.

As a member of the creative services team, you will set the standard for gameplay capture quality, develop efficient workflows and pipelines, and collaborate closely with game development, marketing, and other creative teams to ensure all materials meet the highest standards. This role demands both artistic vision and technical proficiency to deliver assets that perform across diverse platforms and marketing channels.

What You'll Do

Capture, frame, and edit exceptional gameplay footage directly within Unity builds for trailers, ads, social media, and other marketing materials

Operate and manipulate in-game cameras, lighting, and visual effects to create cinematic and engaging shots that highlight key gameplay moments and features

Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to identify the most compelling gameplay scenarios and visual storytelling opportunities

Develop and maintain efficient capture pipelines and technical workflows that scale across multiple projects and platforms

Create detailed shot lists, storyboards, and capture plans aligned with marketing campaign objectives and creative briefs

Optimize capture settings, resolution, frame rates, and technical specifications for different distribution channels (YouTube, social platforms, streaming services)

Provide technical guidance on in-game camera systems, replay functionality, and capture tools during game development

Coordinate with video editors, motion graphics artists, and creative teams to ensure captured footage meets post-production requirements

Stay current on Unity features, capture technologies, recording tools, and industry best practices for gameplay presentation

Build and maintain a library of high-quality gameplay assets for rapid deployment across marketing initiatives

QA and troubleshoot technical issues related to capture quality, performance, and visual fidelity

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience capturing gameplay footage for trailers and other marquee, public facing video assets, with at least 3 years working directly in Unity

Expert knowledge of Unity Editor, including camera systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, and scene manipulation

Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and cinematic principles

Proficiency with capture software (OBS, Shadowplay, etc.) and video editing tools (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve)

Demonstrated ability to identify and frame compelling gameplay moments that resonate with target audiences

Experience working across multiple game genres and understanding what makes each visually distinctive

Technical knowledge of video codecs, compression, frame rates, and delivery specifications for various platforms

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate creative direction into executed capture plans

Portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay capture work, preferably including Unity projects

Self-directed work style with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Understanding of current gaming and social media trends, particularly how gameplay content performs across channels

Compensation Range: $106,000.00 -$159,000.00 Base Salary + Equity & Benefits