VFX Artist (3-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive blackbirdinteractive.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote Vancouver Full-time Mid-level Other

At a glance

Mid-level role at Blackbird Interactive. Remote, Canada · full-time · CA$75,000–CA$85,000 base.

SalaryStated by Blackbird Interactive

CA$75,000 – CA$85,000

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleOther

SeniorityMid-level

LocationVancouver

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

Base payCA$75,000–CA$85,000

PostedAug 5, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine 5 with Niagara for an action shooter
Create immersive effects with creative leads, shaping them to meet visual and performance goals
Track assigned work and requested changes, then deliver assets that meet Unreal’s technical requirements
Troubleshoot tools and production pipelines, and document how the team uses them
Work independently while coordinating with the team and taking ownership of problems

What you bring

At least two years working on gameplay development
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara
Experience scaling dynamic effects and integrating variables during runtime
You can contribute on multidisciplinary teams, adapt as priorities shift, and communicate and present clearly

Who this fits

This mid-level contract role suits a VFX artist comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team. The role is remote or hybrid in Canada, and you must be legally eligible to work in Canada and live there.

From the employer

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