Logo for Blackbird Interactive

Environment Artist (8-month contract)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Category:  Artist
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 3+ years of proven gameplay development experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary project teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5

Requirements:

  • Create and develop convincing environment and level art using Unreal Engine 5
  • Work with the Creative Leads to author immersive content for a 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

Job description

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements.

At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

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
  • Artist Related jobs

    Other jobs at Blackbird Interactive

    We help you get seen. Not ignored.

    We help you get seen faster — by the right people.

    🚀

    Auto-Apply

    We apply for you — automatically and instantly.

    Save time, skip forms, and stay on top of every opportunity. Because you can't get seen if you're not in the race.

    AI Match Feedback

    Know your real match before you apply.

    Get a detailed AI assessment of your profile against each job posting. Because getting seen starts with passing the filters.

    Upgrade to Premium. Apply smarter and get noticed.

    Upgrade to Premium

    Join thousands of professionals who got noticed and hired faster.