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Senior Technical Animation Lead - Dead by Daylight | Chef.fe Technique Animation Senior·e - Dead by Daylight at Behaviour Interactive
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Video GamesIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technical animation for video game production, including 3 years in a leadership role
- Expertise in rigging, skinning, and developing animation tools
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Advanced knowledge of Maya’s and/or Blender’s animation module
- Deep knowledge of 3D animation pipelines and blueprint systems
- Passion for exploring new software, animation techniques, and industry advancements
- Nice to Have
- Proficiency in Python and/or MEL scripting
- Familiarity with AnimGraph systems
- Experience with motion capture technology
Responsibilities
- Translate the artistic vision into a streamlined production process, balancing creativity with technical constraints
- Define technical requirements for animations and ensure seamless integration into the game
- Optimize workflows through task automation, process improvements, and innovative tool development
- Champion resource reuse, new tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality
- Push the boundaries of animation technology to elevate the game’s immersive horror experience
- Foster strong communication between creative and technical teams to align on project goals
- Evaluate and integrate external software to empower the animation team
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Senior Technical Animation Lead role?
Candidates need 10+ years of experience in technical animation for video game production, including 3 years in a leadership role, expertise in rigging, skinning, and developing animation tools, experience with Unreal Engine, and advanced knowledge of Maya’s and/or Blender.
Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the company culture like at Behaviour Interactive?
Behaviour Interactive embraces a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated, valuing folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Technical Animation Lead position?
A strong candidate will have 10+ years in technical animation including leadership experience, expertise in rigging, skinning, tool development, Unreal Engine, and advanced Maya/Blender skills, plus the ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and integrate animations into games.
Behaviour Interactive
Develops and publishes video games
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent video game developer and publisher in North America, known for its hit game "Dead by Daylight," which has over 60 million players. The company develops and publishes original games while also engaging in co-development projects with other businesses, generating revenue through game sales and subscription services. Unlike many competitors, Behaviour Interactive focuses on community engagement and creativity, organizing events like game jam competitions. Their goal is to adapt and grow in the gaming industry while fostering strong connections with gamers and developers.
Santiago, ChileHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees