Senior Concept Artist (9-month contract)

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Senior
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

  • Collaborate with the Art Director and creative leadership to expand the artistic vision of an established IP.
  • Create 2D and 3D concepts for a variety of assets, with primary focus on characters and additional coverage of tools, vehicles, and environments.
  • Produce 2D in-game assets and key art.
  • Create storyboards to support narrative and cinematic visualization.
  • Build a deep understanding of the game universe to support immersion.
  • Develop ideas quickly and present workable variations within technical constraints.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven gameplay development experience.
  • Strong design sense, illustration skills, and art fundamentals.
  • Ability to quickly generate and communicate a wide range of visual ideas.
  • Experience working collaboratively with Art Directors and creative teams.
  • Detail-oriented approach with strong visual research practices.
  • Ability to work remotely and reside within Canada; candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Experience creating usable base 3D concepts is a plus.
  • Passion for immersive science fiction is a plus.

Benefits

  • $100,000 - $115,000 a year salary.
  • Remote-first workplace.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options across Canada.
  • Opportunity to work on a large, exciting IP.
  • Join a creative, collaborative studio environment with long-term career growth potential.

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