Remote VFX Artist — Unreal Engine 5 for FPS

WorkinGames; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbird Interactive in Canada is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join our team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter. You will create real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara, collaborating with Creative Leads to deliver immersive visuals.

We support remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC). The role requires strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and a fast-moving development cycle.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven gameplay development experience.
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary project teams and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.
• Experience with dynamic FX scaling and variable integration at runtime.

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.

Skills

Communication

Team work

Presentation

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Niagara

Job description

Blackbird Interactive in Canada is seeking a passionate VFX Artist to join our team on an upcoming Third Person Action Shooter. You will create real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara, collaborating with Creative Leads to deliver immersive visuals.

We support remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada (Vancouver, BC). The role requires strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and a fast-moving development cycle.