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    Blackbird Interactive

    Video Game Development

    VFX Artist (3-month contract)

    Vancouver, CanadaRemoteContract2+ yrs experienceCA$75k – CA$85k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    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.

    Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join our team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter.

    Do you have a broad range of creative and technical experience building VFX in Unreal Engine 5? Are you skilled at creating art under a strong technical brief? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

    At BBI, we’re a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where top talent can grow their careers while working on both world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres. You’ll join a fast-moving team developing a Third Person Action Shooter.

    We support remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC). At BBI, you’ll find a flexible, forward-thinking environment where creative voices are valued and nurtured.

    Please include a link to your showreel with your Resume.

    Responsibilities

    • Create and develop real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara

    • Work with the Creative Leads to author immersive VFX for an FPS game

    • 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 FX 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

    • 2+ 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 and Niagara

    • Experience with dynamic FX scaling and variable integration at runtime

    Pluses

    • Unreal Blueprint Experience

    • Unreal chaos destruction experience

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Blackbird Interactive

    Blackbird Interactive is a video game developer known for its work on the Homeworld series. They focus on creating real-time strategy games with a strong emphasis on visual design and gameplay.

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