Blackbird Interactive

Environment Artist (8-month contract)

  • Blackbird Interactive
  • Remote Canada
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Job Description

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate Environment Artist to join our team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter.

Do you have a broad range of creative and technical experience building worlds and levels in Unreal Engine 5? Are you skilled at creating art under a strong technical brief? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At BBI, we’re a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where top talent can grow their careers while working on both world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres. You’ll join a fast-moving team developing a Third Person Action Shooter.

We support remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC). At BBI, you’ll find a flexible, forward-thinking environment where creative voices are valued and nurtured.

Please include a link to your portfolio with your CV.


Responsibilities
  • Create and develop convincing environment and level art using Unreal Engine 5

  • Work with the Creative Leads to author immersive content for an Third Person Shooter

  • Problem-solve and support tools and tech development to achieve visual and performance targets in engine

  • Monitor deliverable progress, manage assigned scope and requested changes, and follow through on commitments

  • Ensure assets meet technical requirements for Unreal Engine 5

  • Work independently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively within the team and taking ownership of problems

  • Document tools and production pipelines in a clear and understandable way


  • Requirements
  • 3+ years of proven gameplay development experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary project teams and adapt to changing priorities throughout the product life cycle

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5

  • Demonstrated experience with Substance, Fab/Megascans, and other environment art tools


  • Pluses
  • Experience with third person action games