Artist: In-World Photography at Rockstar Games

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking an Artist: In-World Photography. This position is responsible for capturing still images of gameplay intended for marketing campaigns and featured within the games themselves. This process involves taking photographs within a virtual 3D game environment. The successful candidate is someone who loves games, who can construct the best-looking scenes and shots possible and take specific direction when needed.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

What We Do

• The Rockstar Games In-World Photography Team assembles footage of gameplay for use in marketing campaigns and in game.
• Detached camera controls allow the team to create almost any shot imaginable.
• Our process is shooting photography in a virtual 3D game environment like a digital street photographer.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Create stylized images within game engines that capture the vibe of a project.
• Work at a fast pace on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Rapidly master new and unfinished games.
• Work using technologies involved with a game in development, including debug features.
• Problem-solve to achieve the best possible results while working within the confines of unfinished technology.
• Work with varying levels of supervision and creative direction, ranging from complete autonomy to working with a director to assemble a specific set of shots.
• Excel both within a team environment and individually to deliver outstanding still assets.
  
  

Requirements

• Photography experience with and a strong portfolio demonstrating an ability to work with a real and/or virtual cameras.
• Capable of working independently while also collaborating as part of a larger team.
• Expertise in video game playing. Are you able to complete every game you pick up faster than anyone else you know?
• A passion for and extensive knowledge of movies, TV, pop culture, and music videos.
• Detailed understanding of and passion for Rockstar's games.
  
  

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume, portfolio, and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

• NY Base Pay Range
  
  

$60,000—$65,000 USD