Lead 3D Artist (6-month Contract) - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Join Blackbird Interactive as a Lead 3D Artist on a 6-month contract.
• Work on a remaster of a hugely popular RTS franchise.
• Lead a team of artists in creating modern assets and terrain.
• Collaborate closely with the Studio Art Director and development team.
• Deliver high-quality asset work that inspires the team.
• 4+ years of industry experience required.
• Experience leading art teams in a senior or lead capacity.
• Ability to work in a proprietary game engine.
• Experience with Substance materials is a plus.
• Passion for Real Time Strategy games and cinematography is beneficial.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Experience leading art teams, in a senior or lead capacity.
• Ability to work in a proprietary game engine.
• Ability to create 3D production assets and Substance materials (Painter and/or Designer).
• Experience with RTS - understanding the requirements of this genre.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, experience with Art Directors.

Benefits

• Implementing a four-day work week.
• Support for in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.