Senior Technical Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Animator (Gamedev): Designing and optimizing animation systems and pipelines for Dead by Daylight with an accent on rigging, skinning, and engine integration. Focus on developing animation tools, automating workflows, and supporting next-gen R&D projects like MetaHumans and Motion Matching.

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent game developer known for the global hit Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Create and optimize rigs and skinning solutions for complex characters and assets.
• Design and maintain animation systems, pipelines, and workflows for game engine integration.
• Develop animation tools and scripts to automate processes and improve production efficiency.
• Drive technical excellence by recommending best practices and evaluating new production methods.
• Mentor team members on rigging, skinning, and animation pipeline integration.
• Provide production support, including performance optimization and motion capture assistance.

Requirements

• 5-9 years of experience in technical animation within game development.
• Strong expertise in 3D animation workflows and best practices.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, and MotionBuilder.
• Programming skills in Python and C++ for tool and pipeline development.
• Experience with rigging and Anim Graph systems.
• Solid understanding of animation principles and biomechanics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a major live-service franchise with over 60 million players.
• Collaborate on next-generation R&D projects including MetaHumans and real-time mesh customization.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values all backgrounds.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.