3D Artist (5-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive

2d•Remote

About The Position

Blackbird Interactive is hiring a 3D Environment Artist to work on a co-developed third-person sci-fi action title built in Unreal Engine. The artist will collaborate with artists, designers, and developers to bring a cohesive game universe to life, taking work from interpreting concept art through delivery of final in-game assets. The role focuses on high-quality 3D modeling and texturing, with modular environment art experience across structures, props, and organic assets. This is not a lead role, but the successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and able to own significant asset responsibilities and translate artistic direction into polished work. The studio is remote-first and offers flexible work arrangements. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada. This is a five-month contract. The stated salary range is $80,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 4 years of industry experience.
Demonstrated ability to create high-quality 3D environment art assets for games.
Strong understanding of modeling, UVs, baking, and PBR texturing workflows.
Experience creating and executing modular environment art within a game engine.
Proficiency with Substance Painter and/or Substance Designer.
Experience working collaboratively with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Nice To Haves

Sculpting skills for natural forms, organics, and foliage.
Experience with the Unreal Engine PCG system.
Passion for science fiction and action games.
Interest in worldbuilding, cinematics, or visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

Work with the Project Art Director and Team Leads to execute the visual direction of a third-person sci-fi action game through a technical Unreal Engine pipeline.
Create high-quality hard-surface assets, including props and environmental set pieces.
Produce clean, efficient models and materials suited to real-time workflows and optimized for gameplay needs.
Collaborate with design, animation, and technical art on rapid iteration of concepts, prototypes, and final assets.
Consistently deliver polished, production-ready work that enhances the overall quality bar.