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Senior Technical Artist (7-month contract)

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Canada
Contract
Senior
Game Developer
Software Development
C# C++ Git Perforce Python
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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
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Description

  • Bridge Art, Engineering, and the game engine to resolve cross-disciplinary challenges.
  • Support art-to-engine integration through asset setup, debugging, and optimization.
  • Design, build, and maintain tools, scripts, and workflows that improve productivity and content quality.
  • Collaborate across animation, modeling, texturing, shaders, VFX, and other real-time disciplines.
  • Identify visual and performance issues and develop solutions within technical constraints.
  • Maintain procedural tools, art pipelines, and production processes.
  • Document tools, workflows, and pipelines clearly.
  • Own technical challenges, work independently, and proactively identify improvements.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of real-time content development and game art pipelines.
  • Technical proficiency in at least one art discipline, such as animation, modeling, texturing, or VFX.
  • Professional experience with Unreal Engine 5.
  • Experience with procedural workflows using Unreal Engine PCG, Houdini, or similar tools.
  • Experience supporting or developing production tools and workflows.
  • Experience with DCC tools such as Maya.
  • Programming or scripting experience in C++, C#, Python, or a similar language.
  • Understanding of asset management and version control practices.
  • Strong problem-solving, curiosity, and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred: shader and material systems, particle systems, animation rigs, performance profiling, Perforce (P4V), and strong interest in video game culture, art, and design.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Long-term career opportunities across diverse game projects and genres.
  • Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada.

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