Environment Artist (8-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate Environment Artist to join their team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter. The role involves building worlds and levels in Unreal Engine 5, creating art under a strong technical brief, and contributing to a fast-moving team. The studio is 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. The position supports remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC).

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with third person action games

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed