Work as a Technical Artist at Blackbird Interactive

Festybay

winnipeg, mb, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Blackbird Interactive is hiring a Technical Artist for a 12-month remote contract within Canada. Use your expertise in C++ and shader authoring to elevate an iconic strategy franchise.

In this role, you’ll support the live service of a popular game, blending your artistic insights with technical solutions. As a key member of a high-performing team, you’ll ensure that artists can seamlessly integrate assets using a proprietary game engine. Your contributions will focus on optimizing workflows and producing high-quality shaders for enhanced visual appeal.

Key Responsibilities: • Embed as the technical artist within the game engine • Serve as a liaison between artistic and engineering teams • Oversee effective management of 3D models and assets • Conduct performance analysis for system optimizations • Create and optimize shaders enhancing aesthetic output

Requirements: • Experience with C++ in game development • Solid grounding in shader development techniques •...