Who is SkyBox Labs?
SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2: Lightfall, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 250+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more! Join us in our Burnaby or Victoria studios, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.
SkyBox Labs is looking for an Intermediate Technical Artist to join our IP Division! This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented multidisciplinary team on new original AAA IP in the early stages of development.
In this role you will focus on environments, procedural tools and optimization, using your strong creative and technical skills to create immersive and highly performant environments within Unreal Engine 5. You will also be given ample opportunities for mentorship, learning and career development, allowing you to continuously expand your skill set and grow both personally and professionally.
If you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic game development environment and are excited about the creative and technical challenges that come from developing new IP, we would love to hear from you.
A snapshot of your role:
- Collaborate with artists and designers to create visually stunning and optimized environments that align with the creative vision of the game
- Develop and maintain procedural tools and workflows to streamline environment creation and increase productivity
- Optimize assets and environments for performance without compromising visual quality
- Implement and iterate on lighting, shaders, materials, and post-processing effects to achieve desired visual aesthetics
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment art and contribute to the overall technical art pipeline
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine
Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of professional work experience in the games industry as a Technical Artist with a focus on environments, OR as an Environment Artist with a strong technical leaning
- Experience working with modern game engines (familiarity with Unreal Engine is strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in scripting (preferably in Blueprints)
- Proficiency with 3D modeling toolkits (e.g. Maya, Blender, 3Ds Max, etc.)
- Strong understanding of environment modeling, texturing, lighting, and composition
- Experience with procedural tools and workflows (e.g. Substance Designer, Houdini, etc.)
- Solid knowledge of optimization techniques for real-time environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience working in Unreal Engine 5
- Experience in real-time visual effects with either Niagara in Unreal or VFX Graph in Unity
- Proficiency in Python, C# or C++
Please provide a link to your portfolio, reel or website.
And here is why we think you’ll love working at SkyBox Labs:
- Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
- Comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary, along with an supportive Parental Leave policy
- Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
- Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
- We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
- Generous relocation allowance to support your move to either Vancouver or Victoria
- You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP
Our commitment to you:
SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).
Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
