Environment Artist (5-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 [link removed] 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

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