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Remote Job Openings at Blackbird Interactive (16)

UI/UX Designer (5-month contract)

Canada 90000 - 110K per year 2-5 yrs exp Design

The UI/UX Designer will adapt existing simulation game interfaces for new platforms by creating intuitive user flows, wireframes, and mockups. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accessibility, navigation, and overall usability while maintaining visual consistency.

Senior UI/UX Designer (5-month contract)

Canada 104K - 114K per year 5-10 yrs exp Design

Lead and mentor the UI/UX team while collaborating with cross-functional departments to adapt game systems for new platforms. You will be responsible for improving navigation, accessibility, and usability through user flows, wireframes, and platform-specific interface layouts.

Senior Systems Designer (12-month contract)

Canada 104K - 114K per year 5-10 yrs exp Design

The Senior Systems Designer will design, prototype, and implement complex gameplay systems and tools while acting as a technical bridge between design, art, and code teams. They are responsible for providing creative and technical feedback, mentoring designers, and ensuring content creation follows best practices.

Senior Level Designer (7-month contract)

Canada 115K - 149K per year 5-10 yrs exp Design

The Senior Level Designer will design and build levels end-to-end, including layout, combat spaces, and objective placement for a multiplayer action game. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement gameplay events and iterate on levels to ensure high-quality player experiences.

VFX Artist (3-month contract)

Canada 75000 - 85000 per year 2-5 yrs exp Others

Create and develop real-time VFX using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara for a third-person action shooter. Collaborate with creative leads to ensure visual and performance targets are met while documenting tools and pipelines.

Technical Designer - 4 Month Contract

Canada 80000 - 100K per year 5-10 yrs exp Design

The Technical Designer will prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems, narrative events, and investigative mechanics within Unreal Engine 5. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable content implementation and improve technical workflows.

Design Director

Canada 135K - 150K per year 10+ yrs exp Design

Define and champion the creative vision for a narrative-driven investigative game, ensuring cohesion across gameplay, story, and presentation. Lead and mentor the design team while collaborating with multidisciplinary leads to deliver polished, shippable content.

Creative Director - External Development

Canada 185K - 215K per year 10+ yrs exp Design

Provide creative and product leadership for a portfolio of external development projects, including ports, remasters, and live service support. Collaborate with executive leadership to define project strategies, quality bars, and delivery roadmaps to maximize player value.

Senior Software Engineer, Original Game (Unreal Engine 5)

Canada 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Lead the technical direction and implementation of core gameplay and runtime systems for a new original game in Unreal Engine 5. Establish engineering pipelines, workflows, and best practices while mentoring other engineers and collaborating with design teams.

Lead Software Engineer, Original Game (Unreal Engine 5)

Canada 136K - 170K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

Drive the technical direction and execution of a new original game, bootstrapping the project and establishing engineering pipelines. Lead the implementation of core gameplay systems, AI, and delivery pipelines while mentoring other engineers.

Manager of Finance Operations & Compliance

Canada 160K - 200K per year 5-10 yrs exp Finance

The role is responsible for maintaining financial integrity, overseeing core accounting functions, and ensuring regulatory and tax compliance. It involves managing the general ledger, cash flow, and financial systems to support scalable growth.

Technical Animator (12-month contract)

Canada 80000 - 100K per year 5-10 yrs exp Design

Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines for animation, rigging, and content export. Produce high-quality humanoid and mechanical gameplay animations while collaborating with art and production teams.