VFX Artist (3-month contract)
About The Position
Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join their team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter. The role involves creating and developing real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara, working with Creative Leads to author immersive VFX for an FPS game, and problem-solving to achieve visual and performance targets in engine. The artist will monitor deliverable progress, manage scope, and ensure FX assets meet technical requirements. This is a 3-month contract position within a remote-first workplace in Canada, supporting flexible work arrangements.
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
- Legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada
- Link to showreel with Resume
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
