Environment Artist (9-month contract)
About the position Blackbird Interactive is seeking a skilled 3D Environment Art Generalist to help bring a striking, cohesive universe to life for a third-person sci-fi action title developed in Unreal Engine. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team of artists, designers, and developers to create best-in-class game content, from interpreting concept art to delivering final in-game assets. The ideal candidate possesses strong 3D modeling and texturing skills, with experience in modular environment art pipelines for structures, props, and organics. While not a lead role, the successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and capable of owning significant asset responsibilities, translating artistic direction into polished, high-quality assets.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Project Art Director and Team Leads to execute the visual direction of a third-person sci-fi action game via a highly technical Unreal engine pipeline.
- Create high-quality hardsurface assets such as props and environmental set pieces.
- Produce clean, efficient models and materials suited for real-time workflows and optimized for gameplay needs.
- Iterate quickly on concepts, prototypes, and final assets in collaboration with design, animation, and tech art.
- Consistently deliver polished, production-ready work that enhances the overall quality bar.
Requirements
- 4+ years of industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to create high-quality 3D environment art assets for games.
- Strong understanding of modeling, UVs, baking, and PBR texturing workflows.
- Experience in modular environment art creation and execution within a game engine.
- Proficiency with Substance tools (Painter and/or Designer).
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with Art Directors and cross-disciplinary teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Sculpting skills for natural forms, organics and foliage.
- Experience with Unreal Engine PCG system.
- Passion for science fiction and action games.
- Interest in worldbuilding, cinematics, or visual storytelling.