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Technical Animator - Internship

Part timeHybrid · Montreal, Canada

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We're a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

This position requires you to be in the office in Montréal a few days a week!

We're looking for a curious and creative intern to join our team as a Technical Animator Intern on an unannounced IP. Join us to bring your technical skills to life by designing tools, pipelines, and visual effects that will help create rich, immersive, and innovative experiences! If you're ready for a unique experience, working with passionate colleagues, and leveling up your skills in a creative and fast-paced environment, this is where you need to be. Are you game? 🎮

To be considered for this internship, you must: · Send us your resume and cover letter and tell us about your passion for video games · Be able to work 37.5 hours/week for 4 months starting in September 2026 · Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada, in Québec at the time of your application

Why join Behaviour for your next internship? · Flexible work policy · Delicious FREE breakfast and lunch made by our chef at the Montreal office's bEstro 👨‍🍳 · $250 BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... Happy! · A chance to grow your skills and potentially be offered a full-time position at the end of your internship 🤩

In this role you will: Understand the technical vision of animation development. Modify and improve rigs and perform model skinning. Bring static characters to life; add widgets, controllers, and bones to characters while ensuring animations are properly integrated. Learn the impact of the methods used during production. Support animators to optimize the integration and use of animations in the game engine. Complete assigned tasks on time while communicating effectively with the artists involved in the production.

What we're looking for: Strong knowledge of technical animation: rigging, skinning, integration, and 3D animation. Experience with Unreal Engine. Knowledge of the GameMesh optimization pipeline and UVs. Good knowledge of Autodesk Maya; knowledge of Python and Blender is considered an asset. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and intentions to artistic teams.

In this role you will: Understand the technical vision of animation development. Modify and improve rigs and perform model skinning. Bring static characters to life; add widgets, controllers, and bones to characters while ensuring animations are properly integrated. Learn the impact of the methods used during production. Support animators to optimize the integration and use of animations in the game engine. Complete assigned tasks on time while communicating effectively with the artists involved in the production.

What we're looking for: Strong knowledge of technical animation: rigging, skinning, integration, and 3D animation. Experience with Unreal Engine. Knowledge of the GameMesh optimization pipeline and UVs. Good knowledge of Autodesk Maya; knowledge of Python and Blender is considered an asset. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and intentions to artistic teams.

This position requires you to be in the office in Montréal a few days a week!

We're looking for a curious and creative intern to join our team as a Technical Animator Intern on an unannounced IP. Join us to bring your technical skills to life by designing tools, pipelines, and visual effects that will help create rich, immersive, and innovative experiences!

To be considered for this internship opportunity you must: · Send us your resume and a cover letter where you share your passion for video games · Be able to work 37.5 hours/week for 4 months starting in September 2026 · Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada, in Québec at the time of applying.

Why join Behaviour for an internship? · Flexible work policy · Delicious FREE breakfast and lunch prepared by our chef at the bEstro at the Montreal office 👨‍🍳 · $250 BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... happy! · A chance to develop your skills and potentially be offered a full-time position at the end of your internship 🤩

Ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is a major player in the gaming industry, creating unforgettable experiences on PC, console, and mobile. We're a dynamic independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees, and we have studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK–North & South). We focus on two main areas: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering top-tier work-for-hire development and innovating in immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes the limits of our creativity with our iconic IPs, including the famous Dead by Daylight. Join us and be part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in equal opportunity for everyone and we celebrate the diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas. It's therefore important to us to work with talent from all backgrounds, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.