About the Company

Our client is looking for experienced Gameplay Capture Directors to support quick-moving trailer and social-content projects for major video game titles.

About the Role

This is a freelance project-based opportunity suited to someone who can lead gameplay capture teams, shape cinematic shot direction, and deliver compelling in-game footage under tight timelines. Ideally you are flexible, projects may begin with quick notice and typically run for approximately three weeks at full-time hours.

Responsibilities

- Lead gameplay capture projects from briefing through footage delivery
- Direct Capture Technicians and Capture Artists with varying levels of experience
- Collaborate with US-based creative teams, editors, producers, and post-production partners
- Develop detailed shot lists that highlight key gameplay, environments, characters, and features
- Direct and capture visually compelling in-game footage
- Apply cinematic principles such as Lighting, Field of ViewPerspective, Camera movement
- Work across both single-player and multiplayer game environments
- Ensure the correct in-game footage is captured for editorial and campaign needs
- Review takes and identify the strongest footage for downstream editing
- Cut sequences and organize footage for editors using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Troubleshoot technical issues across PC and console platforms
- Coordinate with technical and creative teams to solve capture challenges
- Maintain focus on quality, deadlines,



and project objectives in a fast-paced production environment

Qualifications

- Professional experience in gameplay capture, cinematic capture, or game trailer production
- Experience leading or directing a team of Capture Technicians and Capture Artists
- Strong understanding of cinematic language and camera direction
- Excellent visual composition and storytelling instincts
- Experience creating shot lists and planning gameplay sequences
- Strong technical knowledge of PC and console gaming environments
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of post-production and editorial pipelines
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro
- Ability to work quickly and confidently with limited lead time
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to explain complex creative and technical ideas clearly
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to go deep technically while maintaining deadlines.

Preferred

- SkillsExperience working on AAA or globally distributed video game titles
- Experience across multiple game genres
- Familiarity with multiplayer capture workflows
- Knowledge of trailer structure, pacing, and marketing objectives
- Experience collaborating with remote or US-based creative teams
- Quebec-based availability
- Strong knowledge of gaming culture and audience expectations

Interested candidates should apply with a resume and portfolio or reel demonstrating relevant gameplay capture, trailer, cinematic, or in-game camera work.

📌 Capture Director (Quebec City)
🏢 Creative Niche
📍 Quebec City