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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Remote only
Blackbird Interactive is looking for a talented 3D Environment Artist to join our team!
BBI are co-developing a third-person sci-fi action title (Unreal Engine) and are seeking a skilled 3D Environment Art generalist who can help bring a striking, cohesive universe to life. You will collaborate with a tight-knit group of highly dedicated and talented artists, designers, and developers to create best-in-class game content from interpreting concept art to delivering final in-game assets. The ideal candidate has strong 3D modeling and texturing skills and can show modular environment art pipeline experience covering structures, props and organics. While this is not a lead role, the successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and capable of owning significant asset responsibilities and possess the ability to translate artistic direction into polished, high-quality assets.
Work closely with the Project Art Director and Team Leads to execute the visual direction of a third-person sci-fi action game via a highly technical Unreal engine pipeline.
Create high-quality hardsurface assets such as props and environmental set pieces.
Produce clean, efficient models and materials suited for real-time workflows and optimized for gameplay needs.
Iterate quickly on concepts, prototypes, and final assets in collaboration with design, animation, and tech art.
Consistently deliver polished, production-ready work that enhances the overall quality bar.
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 in modular environment art creation and execution within a game engine.
Proficiency with Substance tools (Painter and/or Designer).
Experience working in a collaborative environment with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams.
Sculpting skills for natural forms, organics and foliage.
Experience with Unreal Engine PCG system.
Passion for science fiction and action games.
Interest in worldbuilding, cinematics, or visual storytelling.
