Environment Artist (8-month contract)

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.

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

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