Environment Artist (9-month contract)

2 months ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Design and User Experience
Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Work with the Project Art Director and team leads to execute the visual direction of the game.
  • Create high-quality hard-surface environment assets, including props and set pieces.
  • Produce clean, efficient models and materials for real-time gameplay use.
  • Iterate on concepts, prototypes, and final assets with design, animation, and tech art teams.
  • Deliver polished, production-ready assets that meet the project’s quality bar.
  • Translate artistic direction into cohesive, final in-game environment content.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of industry experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to create high-quality 3D environment art assets for games.
  • Strong understanding of modeling, UVs, baking, and PBR texturing workflows.
  • Experience creating modular environment art within a game engine.
  • Proficiency with Substance Painter and/or Substance Designer.
  • Experience collaborating with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work in Canada and reside within Canada.
  • Experience with natural forms, organics, and foliage sculpting is a plus.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine PCG system is a plus.
  • Passion for science fiction and action games is a plus.

Benefits

  • $80,000 - $90,000 a year.
  • Remote-first workplace.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

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