Blackbird Interactive

Technical Animator (12-month contract)

Blackbird Interactive

Vancouver, BC, CanadaTemporary Full-TimePosted Jun 18, 2026

Job description

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres. Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada. Blackbird Interactive is seeking a passionate Technical Animator to join our team to deliver a large, exciting IP! Do you have a broad range of creative and technical experience setting up character and mechanical animations in Unreal Engine 5?

We’re looking for a technical animator who has the technical proficiency to rig, skin, and export animated meshes into Unreal Engine. On top of that, we are requiring a versatile set of skills to animate humanoid characters as well as machinery within a sci-fi setting. We support both 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. Please include a link to your showreel with your CV.