Remote VFX Artist — Unreal Engine 5

Blackbirdinteractive

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join our team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter built with Unreal Engine 5. You’ll create real-time VFX, work with Creative Leads to deliver immersive effects, and help push visual fidelity within a fast-moving, multidisciplinary studio.

This remote-first studio supports flexible work arrangements across Canada, with Vancouver as a potential hub.

Qualifications

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.
Unreal Blueprint Experience
Unreal chaos destruction experience

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