Company: Behaviour Interactive

About Behaviour Interactive:Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game studio with over 1,200 passionate employees worldwide. With studios in Montreal, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the UK, we craft unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile. Our work spans Services for major gaming and entertainment companies (Disney, Sony, Activision, Nintendo) and Original Games, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. The Role:Join the team behind Dead by Daylight and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical and artistic quality of our projects. As a Senior Technical Artist, you’ll leverage deep Unreal Engine expertise to optimize workflows, automate tasks, and develop innovative tools that push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a technical resource for the team, assessing the impact of artistic decisions on performance and production. Streamline production by automating tasks and improving workflows. Develop best practices, solutions, and tools to solve complex technical challenges. Promote the reuse of assets, tools, and know-how across projects. Ensure the team has the technical expertise required for project goals. Push the limits of technology to achieve optimal visual quality. Facilitate communication between creative and technical teams. Provide innovative solutions to optimize rendering, lighting, and performance. Requirements: 6+ years as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with at least one AAA title shipped. Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine. Solid understanding of 3D modeling, textures, animation, lighting, VFX, and scripting. Expertise in optimizing game assets, art pipelines, and visual quality. Knowledge of procedural systems and dynamic lighting challenges. Deep understanding of real-time 3D graphics and digital content pipelines. Familiarity with rendering hardware across PC and console platforms. Fluent in English. Nice to Have: Experience with Houdini. Tooling development experience. Unreal Shader development experience. Why Join Us: Work on a globally recognized AAA title with millions of players. Collaborate with a diverse, innovative, and passionate team. Influence the future of Dead by Daylight by merging art and technology. Diversity & Inclusion:Behaviour Interactive celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply Now: Bring your technical expertise and creativity to help elevate Dead by Daylight and deliver unforgettable experiences to players worldwide.

About Behaviour Interactive:Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game studio with over 1,200 passionate employees across Montreal, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the UK. We create unforgettable experiences for PC, console, and mobile, working on Services for major gaming and entertainment companies (Disney, Sony, Activision, Nintendo) and developing Original Games, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. The Role:Join the team behind Dead by Daylight and lead the technical animation production to bring its spine-chilling animations to life. As Senior Technical Animation Lead, you will guide the animation team, collaborate closely with directors and artists, and ensure high-quality animations that define the game’s immersive horror experience. Key Responsibilities: Translate artistic vision into streamlined production pipelines, balancing creativity with technical constraints. Define technical requirements for animations and ensure seamless integration into the game. Optimize workflows through 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 player experience. Foster collaboration and communication between creative and technical teams. Evaluate and integrate external software to empower the animation team. Requirements: 10+ years 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 and/or Blender animation modules. Deep understanding 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. Why Join Us: Work on one of the most beloved horror games worldwide. Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team to create thrilling experiences for millions of players. Lead the intersection of creativity and technology, shaping the future of Dead by Daylight. Diversity & Inclusion:Behaviour Interactive embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

About Behaviour Interactive:Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game studio with over 1,200 passionate employees worldwide. With studios in Montreal, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the UK, we deliver unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile. Our work spans Services for major gaming and entertainment companies (Disney, Sony, Activision, Nintendo) and Original Games, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. The Role:As a Senior Lighting Artist, you’ll help craft immersive visual atmospheres for Dead by Daylight. Working closely with the Art and Tech Art teams, you’ll define scene tone, color palettes, and mood while ensuring technical execution meets performance standards. This role involves managing cinematics, scripted events, fog, and post-process effects to enhance the player experience. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Art and Tech teams to develop visual style and lighting quality. Review game documentation to understand intended player experience. Define workflows and create visual benchmarks. Use references to align with artistic direction and suggest improvements for lighting and atmosphere. Design lighting systems supporting both visuals and gameplay. Develop and maintain efficient lighting pipelines, including blueprints and material functions. Debug and troubleshoot complex lighting scenarios, resolving performance issues, visual artifacts, and engine constraints in Unreal Engine. Requirements: 5+ years professional experience designing lighting for games. Strong technical knowledge of runtime lighting in game engines. Solid understanding of art fundamentals: composition, color theory, and design principles. Deep understanding of real-time lighting pipelines, rendering processes, and optimization techniques. Experience debugging and optimizing lighting in live game services. Familiarity with advanced lighting technologies, including Global Illumination and Lumen. Why Join Us: Work on high-profile, globally recognized AAA IPs. Collaborate with a diverse and creative team. Be part of an inclusive environment celebrating creativity and innovation. Diversity & Inclusion:Behaviour Interactive values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply Now: Contribute to shaping the visual identity of Dead by Daylight and help create immersive experiences for millions of players worldwide.

🎮 Senior 3D Animator | Behaviour InteractiveLocation: Montreal, Toronto, Rotterdam, UK About Behaviour Interactive:Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game studio with over 1,200 passionate employees worldwide. With studios in Montreal, Toronto, Rotterdam, and the UK, we create unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile. Our teams work on Services for gaming giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, as well as our Original Games, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and help shape the future of interactive entertainment! The Role:As a Senior 3D Animator, you’ll play a key role in bringing a AAA franchise to life. Collaborate with experienced professionals to create high-quality animations that meet ambitious standards and contribute to a prestigious, globally recognized IP. Key Responsibilities: Stay current with industry trends and integrate best practices into the animation pipeline. Understand game design to determine required animations for character behavior. Adapt existing assets to create new animations consistent with established brands. Edit and implement animations directly within the game engine. Create high-quality animations for both creatures and humans, ensuring cinematic quality and gameplay suitability. Showcase your work in gameplay regularly and iterate quickly. Requirements: Diploma in 2D/3D Animation or related program. 10+ years of experience in video game animation, with a focus on gameplay animation. Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of animation principles. Solid understanding of human anatomy. Expertise in Maya or equivalent 3D software. Experience with motion capture is a plus. Why Join Us: Work on industry-leading AAA IPs. Collaborate with a diverse, creative, and highly skilled team. Contribute to both original games and high-profile service projects. Thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment. Diversity & Inclusion:Behaviour Interactive celebrates diversity in all forms and provides equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply Now: Be part of a studio where your creativity helps define the future of interactive entertainment.

Join Behaviour Interactive behind the iconic horror game Dead by Daylight 👻 and lead the way in creating spine-chilling, next-level animations. We’re looking for a visionary Animation Technical Director to blend artistry & technology, driving animation quality & innovation for one of the world’s most beloved horror franchises. ✨ Your Role🎨 Translate artistic vision into efficient animation pipelines🔧 Define technical requirements & optimize workflows🚀 Develop tools, processes & best practices to enhance animation production🤝 Collaborate with art directors, animators & project leads to deliver exceptional player experiences💡 Push the boundaries of animation technology to elevate Dead by Daylight 🎯 What we’re looking for✅ 10+ years in technical animation (3+ in leadership)✅ Expert rigging, skinning & animation tool development skills✅ Strong experience with Unreal Engine✅ Deep knowledge of 3D animation pipelines & blueprint systems💡 Bonus: Python/MEL scripting, AnimGraph experience, mocap pipeline knowledge 💎 Why join us?👻 Work on one of the most celebrated horror games in the world🌍 Collaborate with passionate creatives in a diverse, inclusive studio🎯 Lead with impact & shape the future of animation in AAA gaming 👉 If you thrive at the intersection of creativity and tech, apply now & make horror history.

Join our team and help shape the next chapter of a renowned AAA franchise. As a Senior VFX Artist, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals to create high-quality visual effects that elevate gameplay and immerse players in unforgettable experiences. 📌 Role: Senior VFX Artist📍 Location: [Not specified]🎯 Type: Full-time What You’ll Do Profile particle and shader systems to optimize performance across platforms. Create and manage post-process materials. Translate design and artistic vision into stunning gameplay experiences. Collaborate with design, art, and tech teams to integrate VFX effectively. Enhance gameplay mechanics with innovative visual storytelling. What We’re Looking For Strong expertise in particle systems and shaders. Proficiency with Houdini. Solid knowledge of game engines (Unreal, Unity, etc.) is a plus. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.