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Senior Technical Animator (Gamedev)

Work format
hybrid
Work type
fulltime
Grade
senior
English
b2
Country
Canada
This vacancy is from Hirify.Global listVacancy from Hirify Global, list of international tech companies
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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.

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