VFX Artist (3-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join their team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter. This role requires a broad range of creative and technical experience building VFX in Unreal Engine 5 and the ability to create art under a strong technical brief. Blackbird Interactive 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. You’ll join a fast-moving team developing a Third Person Action Shooter. They 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 showreel with your Resume.

Requirements

• 2+ 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 and Niagara
• Experience with dynamic FX scaling and variable integration at runtime

Nice To Haves

• Unreal Blueprint Experience
• Unreal chaos destruction experience

Responsibilities

• Create and develop real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara
• Work with the Creative Leads to author immersive VFX for an FPS game
• 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 FX 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