Gameplay Animation Intern

TL;DR

Gameplay Animation Intern (Fortnite): Creating animations directly in Unreal Engine for Fortnite Events, focusing on character-specific and narrative animations. Focus on improving animation skills, collaborating with artists and designers, and developing new animation features.

Location: Montreal, Canada. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the internship.

Company

hirify.global is a global product company spanning 25 countries with 46 studios, making award-winning games and engine technology like Unreal Engine for over 25 years.

What you will do

• Create character-specific animations in Unreal Engine for Fortnite Events.
• Collaborate with a mentor to improve animation skills and work ethic.
• Work with artists & designers to ensure assets conform to visual design.
• Help develop new features and processes within the animation team.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining artistic integrity.

Requirements

• An animation reel showcasing exceptional key-framed character, creature, and facial animations.
• Proficiency with animation software like Blender, Maya, or Unreal.
• Experience creating realistic and stylized motions.
• Proactive collaboration skills for creative and technical challenges.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine animation and sequencer.
• Experience creating narrative animations and mocap cleanup.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
• Focus on innovation in engine and game development.
• Diverse teams and an inclusive work culture.
• Commitment to doing right by the community and users.

Hiring process

• Flexible start date in 2026.
• Recruitment is ongoing until an ideal match is found.