Environment and Prop Artist – 3-month contract

Blackbird Interactive

. Work under the direction of Art Leadership to maintain adherence to established metrics and asset creation practices, focusing on speed and efficiency .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating high-quality 3D hard-surface assets and managing the complete workflow from modeling to in-engine implementation, with a strong focus on PBR workflows and collaboration within cross-discipline teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D Hard-Surface Asset CreationPBR WorkflowsMaya ProficiencySubstance Painter ExpertiseCollaboration with Art Leadership

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Hard Skills

3D Hard-Surface ModelingUV MappingTexturingMaterial CreationAsset ImplementationModular Kit DevelopmentProblem SolvingTechnical ExecutionAsset ReuseDetail Orientation

Soft Skills

CollaborativeEager to Take FeedbackPassionate about Science Fiction

Tools & Technologies

MayaBlenderPlasticitySubstance PainterPhotoshop3ds MaxSubstance DesignerProprietary Engines

Industry Keywords

AAA Game DevelopmentEnvironmental ArtProp ArtistHard-Surface EnvironmentSci-Fi Action Title

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of Art Leadership to maintain adherence to established metrics and asset creation practices, focusing on speed and efficiency
Create high-quality 3D hard-surface assets, including modular kits, props, and set dressing in a grounded, realistic style
Manage the complete workflow from asset creation to implementation: modeling, UVs, baking, texturing, material creation, exporting, and in-engine implementation
Reuse existing assets, textures, and materials to create new assets from expansive libraries
Establish and maintain a cohesive environment style while addressing detail and technical requirements
Develop detailed hard-surface environmental kits, props, and materials for a AAA sci-fi action title
Collaborate with art leadership and cross-discipline teams to ensure kits fit existing metrics and established practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience as hard-surface environment, dungeon or prop artist
Strong portfolio showcasing work on previous titles or projects in-engine
Solid grasp of PBR workflows and material definition using Substance Painter and Photoshop
Strong proficiency in hard-surface modeling software such as Maya, Blender, Plasticity or equivalent, modern authoring tools
Strong technical execution and problem solving skills
Desire to be highly collaborative and eager to take constructive feedback
Passion for grounded, immersive science fiction
Familiarity with 3ds Max and Substance Designer
Experience working within proprietary engines
Legally eligible to work in Canada and residing within Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first workplace
Flexible work arrangements
Remote and hybrid working arrangements across Canada
Flexible, forward-thinking environment