Concept Artist (5-month Contract)

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 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate Concept Artist to join our team and continue developing a AAA Sci-fi action title.

In this position, you’ll be working under the supervision of an Art Director, crafting the look of everything from unique weapons to immersive environments.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Art Director to expand artistic vision of established IP.
• Create both 2D and 3D concepts as required to produce a variety of AAA assets including weapons, apparel, environments and props.
• Curate in-depth knowledge of game universe with an eye for immersion.
• Develop ideas rapidly and provide workable variations based on technical constraints.

Requirements:
• 3+ years of proven gameplay development experience.
• Excellent design sense, illustration skills and art fundamentals.
• Ability to quickly generate and communicate wide range of visual ideas.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, experience with Art Directors.
• Detail oriented with strong practice of visual research.

Pluses:
• Creating useable base 3D concepts.
• Passion for immersive science fiction.