The Video Editor / Cinematic Artist is a creative craftsman within Techland鈥檚 Creative Services, responsible for transforming concepts into visually stunning, emotionally charged trailers and video assets. You are the filmmaker and editor, owning the end-to-end process from capture to final edit. This is a hands-on craft role requiring a balance of technical precision and artistic storytelling鈥攃ombining cinematography, sound, and pacing to deliver world-class marketing content that defines Techland鈥檚 visual identity.
You are a self-sufficient creator who thrives in the edit suite and the engine, capable of delivering polished, industry-leading trailers from an abstract script.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the complete production of trailers and video assets, from concept and in-engine capture through editing, sound, and final delivery.
- Capture high-quality, mood-appropriate gameplay and cinematic footage directly in the game engine, staging shots and choreographing camera movements.
- Collaborate with the Art Director and Producer to interpret briefs and define cinematic goals.
- Apply advanced cinematic editing techniques, mastering visual flow, pacing, and emotional storytelling.
- Design and integrate sound and music, synchronizing audio to create immersive and engaging experiences.
- Direct simple motion capture sequences and integrate performance data when required.
- Implement motion graphics and visual transitions that reinforce narrative and brand identity.
- Optimize final video output for multiple platforms and formats (4K, social, console stores).
- Stay current with industry trends and new tools, continually pushing creative boundaries in capture and post-production.