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Blackbirdinteractive

Technical Animator (12-month contract)

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
CA
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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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.

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