Blackbird Interactive

3D Artist

• Work closely with the Art Lead and dev team to develop artwork for a tactical Remaster.
• Amend RTS assets and terrain to have a modern PBR response and updated aesthetic.
• Apply new Set Decoration for existing maps that fit with the design brief
• Explore, revise, and iterate on pipelines and game plans quickly and efficiently.
• Consistently deliver asset work of the highest caliber that can inspire the team.

3D Artist – 4-month contract

Designer

• Collaborate with systems design, quest design, art, engineering, and production to support and implement the established creative vision through level design
• Design and own levels end-to-end, including concepting layouts, defining gameplay beats, pacing encounters, and guiding player flow
• Create and iterate on 2D layouts and 3D blockouts, translating design intent into playable spaces
• Implement levels directly using in-engine tools, scripting, and event systems to ensure functionality across a wide range of player behaviors
• Work closely with other designers to integrate systems, AI, narrative, and encounters into cohesive gameplay experiences
• Plan, implement, and refine combat encounters, traversal, and exploration within levels
• Build and maintain level logic, scripting, and state-based events to support progression, pacing, and player interaction
• Test, debug, and iterate on levels regularly, identifying gameplay, readability, and technical issues
• Provide clear, constructive feedback on the work of other designers, helping maintain quality and consistency across the project
• Mentor and support junior designers, helping them grow their skills, improve their work, and navigate development challenges
• Anticipate dependencies and risks, working with production and cross-discipline partners to ensure smooth delivery

Senior Level Designer

• Collaborate with systems design, quest design, art, engineering, and production to support and implement the established creative vision, raising questions or inconsistencies as they arise during development
• Work within production schedules and constraints, implementing level content in a timely and iterative manner while communicating risks or dependencies to appropriate team members
• Design and build levels end-to-end, including layout, encounter design, traversal, pacing, and player flow
• Create and implement combat spaces, points of interest, and environmental storytelling that support gameplay and narrative goals
• Work closely with narrative designers to integrate objectives and story elements into physical spaces, ensuring alignment between gameplay and narrative
• Script and set up gameplay events, encounters, triggers, and environmental interactions to support level functionality and player experience
• Test, debug, and iterate on levels regularly, identifying and resolving issues related to navigation, encounter balance, progression blockers, and edge cases
• Respond constructively to feedback, refining layouts, encounters, and pacing to improve clarity, flow, and overall player experience
• Maintain an understanding of core gameplay systems and how they interact with level design, adjusting layouts and encounters to support multiple playstyles and systemic interactions

Level Designer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Oversee core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, and payroll (employees and contractors).
• Lead all aspects of tax compliance (corporate filings, GST/HST, IDMTC, SR&ED) and support external audits and government reporting.
• Track and manage cash flow, foreign exchange activity, and treasury operations to ensure liquidity and risk control.
• Serve as the intake and data steward for project financial inputs—validating forecasts, resource plans, vendor costs, and revenue milestones from development teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for first-pass QA on producer-supplied financial data and deadlines for submission.
• Maintain structured templates and systems (e.g., NSPB, GL entries, vendor tracking) to standardize finance workflows.
• Oversee revenue recognition and milestone billing for co-development and partnership contracts.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions to support ongoing compliance and reporting requirements.
• Continuously improve financial processes, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and control as the company grows.

Finance Operations Manager – Compliance

Backend Engineer

• Lead the effort to port and harden a proprietary AAA game engine for current gen consoles
• Own the platform and console roadmap for core engine-facing systems
• Drive engine-level performance improvements focused on frame-time stability
• Architect and optimize memory systems
• Build and evolve I/O and streaming foundations
• Improve CPU scheduling and concurrency
• Lead platform integration and abstraction layers
• Establish performance guardrails
• Partner cross-discipline with gameplay, rendering, audio, content, and build teams
• Mentor and raise the bar through design reviews

3D Artist – 4-month contract

Senior Level Designer

Level Designer

Finance Operations Manager – Compliance

Lead Software Engineer, Platform and Console Systems – Proprietary C++ Engine