Environment Artist (5-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive

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Vancouver, BC, Canada remote Until 9/14/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description
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.
 
PLEASE NOTE: 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

Compensation (from employer):
80000–90000 CAD per year

About this role

Summary

Create environment and level art for a third-person shooter using Unreal Engine 5.

Job title

Environment Artist (5-month contract)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote work within Canada, Vancouver preferred

Salary

C$80k–C$90k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Unreal Engine 5SubstanceFab/Megascans

Preferred skills

third person action games

Specializations

environment artUnreal Engine 5tools and pipelines
Locations

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Vancouver, BC, Canada

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