Animation Team Lead

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.

Join our dynamic team as a Team Lead Animator on our exciting IP, Dead by Daylight! You will spearhead the animation production, ensuring our game continues to captivate players with stunning, high-quality animations. You will be responsible for leading and mentoring a talented team of animators to create high-quality animations. Collaborate with talented directors, game designers, and programmers to bring the vision to life.

In this role you will:

• Work with the Directors on the Production to stay on brand.
• Lead a team of ten 3D animators and assist them in developing and maintaining best practices.
• Be a mentor for junior members of the team.
• Scope and plan future features.
• Stay up to date on the latest tools and practices in the industry.
• Champion the Animation discipline.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+years of relevant experience.
• Excellent animation skills.
• Experience in managing and leading team, delegating tasks, and distributing workload.
• Collaborative mindset, to participate in a transparent and learning culture within the team.
• Comfort in being a representative for Animation in inter-departmental conversations, being the primary contact for animation questions.
• Expertise in Maya, Unreal and othergraphic tools.
• Technical knowledge in animation such as in key framing and in motion.
• You thrive in a team-oriented, product-focused environment, enjoying collaboration and valuing the exchange of ideas and concepts.