Technical Animator - Internship Fall 2026 (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Animator (Unreal Engine): Designing tools, pipelines, and visual effects to bring characters to life for an unannounced IP with an accent on rigging and skinning. Focus on optimizing animation integration in the game engine and ensuring seamless technical execution for artistic teams.

Location: Hybrid - Must be based in Montreal, QC (presence in office required a few days a week)

Company

An independent game studio of over 1200 employees crafting experiences across PC, console, and mobile, known for original IPs like Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Implement and execute the technical vision for animation development.
• Modify and improve rigs and perform model skinning for characters.
• Bring static characters to life by adding widgets, controllers, and bones.
• Optimize the integration and use of animations within Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure seamless animation integration.
• Deliver assigned tasks on time while communicating technical intentions to artistic teams.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work full-time in Canada, specifically in Québec, at the time of application.
• Ability to work 37.5 hours/week for 4 months starting in September 2026.
• Strong knowledge of rigging, skinning, integration, and 3D animation.
• Practical experience with Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of UVs and the GameMesh optimization pipeline.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience with Blender.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work policy.
• Free breakfast and lunch prepared by a chef at the Montreal office.
• $250 BEHappy expense reimbursement for personal well-being.
• Opportunity to grow skills with a potential full-time offer at the end of the internship.