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Principal Video Capture Artist (12 months FTC)

Creative Assembly · Horsham

Lead Art Posted 2026-06-30 Contractor
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The Role Creative Assembly is looking for an experienced Principal Video Capture Artist to join our Survival team based at our studio in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex to work on creating unforgettable experiences to help drive resonance and growth through engaging brand campaign assets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with development and brand teams to develop and create memorable and compelling video content for campaigns. This role will help realize the brand and game’s creative vision through different means of storytelling across player touchpoints, but also provide strategic input to help our titles stand out in the market.

The ideal candidate thinks strategically and creatively while also having a deep understanding of the video game trailer and content pipeline. With that they are also able to balance the goals and objectives of the campaign and what we want the audience to understand and feel.

They maintain a player-first mindset with a deep understanding of the game and think how it can be showcased in new and innovative ways to connect with players. They have a collaborative spirit with a solution-oriented mindset.

The role is for 12 months FTC.

What you’ll be doing As the team grows and the project progresses there will be opportunities to specialize and shape the role.

On a day-to-day basis you will: Collaborate with Brand and Creative directors to translate both product goals and game vision into emotionally evoking and memorable trailers while also providing strategic and creative input into how that is executed and realized.

Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots using in-game tools and external hardware/software for multiple promotional platforms Work closely with the development team to understand pipelines, schedules and milestones for planning and prioritization for asset development. You will also in turn input into brand and marketing strategy to ensure that content plans align with development schedules.

Craft edits using gameplay, in game cinematics and motion graphics that tell a compelling story and capture key features being messaged.

Support brand and product marketing teams as needed for general content capture that will be used to create, but not limited to community and social assets, screenshots and other content.

Monitor competitors and industry trends within endemic and non-endemic media. You will provide creative thought leadership on opportunities for ways to improve our approach to creating distinct assets that capture attention and engage audiences.

Resource planning and identify areas in the asset production roadmap that will require outsource support and managing external partners. This includes coordinating and managing video projects to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and according to brief.

What we are looking for Essential A portfolio that demonstrates proven expertise and capabilities in creating gameplay trailers, brand and marketing content Experience working in Unreal 5 Expert knowledge in industry standard software such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects Experience working in Unreal 5 Proactive and self-starter mindset that is comfortable with adapting to changing circumstances and ambiguity Excellent communication skills both written and verbal accompanied by an ability to anticipate audience needs Strong critical thinking and practice of discernment to solve problems and use foresight Is curious with a strong desire to continue to learn with a growth mindset Desirable One or more shipped AAA projects Experience working within a game development team Passion for games ABOUT CREATIVE ASSEMBLY We care deeply about the experiences we create and put our players at the heart of our decisions. We are all game makers; no matter our role we are empowered to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid; what this looks like will be discussed during the interview process. For many teams, this is 3 days a week in the studio. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including: Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs) Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening Additional benefits ranging from free games and work parties to discount on technology Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Our studio sites have disabled access.

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