Blackbird Interactive is looking for a Senior Concept Artist to join our team to deliver a large, exciting IP! Collaborate with our tight-knit team of highly dedicated and talented artists, designers, and developers to create best in class games.
In this position, you’ll be working under the supervision of an Art Director, crafting the look of characters as well as tools, vehicles and environments in a sci-fi setting.
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 and creative leadership to expand artistic vision of established IP
Create both 2D and 3D concepts as required to produce a variety of assets with a focus on characters but has the versatility to design tools, vehicles and environments
Create 2D assets to be used in-game as well as key art
Create storyboards that can be used to visualize narrative and cinematics
Curate in-depth knowledge of game universe with an eye for immersion
Develop ideas rapidly and provide workable variations based on technical constraints
Requirements
5+ 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
Blackbird Interactive Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
