Animation Team Lead - Dead by Daylight

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We focus on Services and Original Games, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join our team as a Team Lead Animator on Dead by Daylight, where you will spearhead animation production, ensuring high-quality animations, and lead and mentor a talented team. You will collaborate closely with directors, game designers, and programmers to bring the game's vision to life.
Must have:
  • Collaborate with Production, Animation, Tech, Design, and Creative to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality animation.
  • Lead a team of 3D animators and guide them internally.
  • Support internal and external animation teams, promoting up-to-date methods and standards.
  • Create clear documentation and training tools to support pipeline consistency and knowledge sharing.
  • Help plan future animation features, focusing on feasibility and innovation.
  • Advocate for Animation and Tech Animation, driving excellence and innovation.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in collaborating with outsourcing partners.
  • Experience in managing and leading a team, delegating tasks, and distributing workload.
  • Comfort in representing Animation in inter-departmental conversations.
  • Technical knowledge in animation such as in key framing and in motion.
Good to have:
  • Expertise in Maya
  • Expertise in Unreal
  • Expertise in Blender

Job Details

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 closely with directors, game designers, and programmers to bring the vision to life.

In this role you will:

  • Collaborate with Production, Animation, Tech, Design, and Creative to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality animation for a live game.
  • Lead a team 3D animator will guide a team internally.
  • Support internal and external animation teams, promoting up-to-date methods and standards.
  • Create clear documentation and training tools to support pipeline consistency and knowledge sharing.
  • Help plan future animation features, with a focus on feasibility and innovation.
  • Advocate for Animation and Tech Animation, driving excellence and innovation across the project.

What we’re looking for:

  • 5+years of relevant experience.
  • Experienced in collaborating with outsourcing partners.
  • Experience in managing and leading team, delegating tasks, and distributing workload.
  • Comfort in being a representative for Animation in inter-departmental conversations, being the primary contact for animation questions.
  • Expertise in Maya, Unreal and Blender is a plus.
  • Technical knowledge in animation such as in key framing and in motion.

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