Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive is a Vancouver-based game studio founded by industry veterans that develops narrative-driven strategy and simulation games with high technical fidelity. The studio is best known for reviving the Homeworld franchise with Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and for the physics-driven ship‑salvage simulator Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Blackbird builds both original IP and collaborative projects, emphasizing strong worldbuilding, realistic physics, and player-focused tools. Their work is noted for combining cinematic storytelling with robust engineering and technical innovation.

Open Positions (21)

3D Artist (5-month Contract)

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Environment and Prop Artist (8-month Contract)

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Lead 3D Artist (12-Month Contract)

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Concept Artist (5-month Contract)

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Technical UI/UX Designer (10-month Contract)

Blackbird Interactive(4 days ago)

Lead Producer

Blackbird Interactive(9 days ago)

Intermediate Gameplay Software Engineer (Proprietary Engine)

Blackbird Interactive(9 days ago)

Design Director

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

Design Lead (12-month Contract)

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

Senior Systems Designer (12-month Contract)

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

Quest Designer (12-month Contract)

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

Lead 3D Artist

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

Technical Artist - Lookdev (Contract Position)

Blackbird Interactive(16 days ago)

Technical Artist (Contract Position)

Blackbird Interactive(16 days ago)

Producer

Blackbird Interactive(22 days ago)

Expression of Interest: Senior / Intermediate Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5 Rendering)