Technical Director – Immersive Experiences

The role

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We're a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic
Dead by Daylight
. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.
At Behaviour, we believe the future of interactive experiences goes beyond screens.

We're looking for a Technical Director who can help us push the boundaries of what immersive experiences can be, whether they're enjoyed at home, on the go, or in physical spaces.

The Technical Director's main responsibility is the successful creation and delivery of immersive projects by managing technical risks and opportunities.

You'll work closely with creative, UX, narrative design, production, and development teams to turn ambitious concepts into immersive experiences that are seamless, robust, and engaging.

In this role you will :

• Define the technological approach for immersive projects (XR, interactive installations, hybrid environments);
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary technical team (developers, integrators, AV, QA, etc.);
• Participate in all project phases: ideation, prototyping, development, testing, installation;
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure the quality of technical deliverables;
• Facilitate client integration of solutions while maintaining close collaboration to understand needs, strengthen relationships, and ensure project success;
• Anticipate scalability, performance, and compatibility constraints (software, hardware, UX);
• Establish documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement processes;
• Scout and evaluate new technology and tools as opportunities for innovation and development excellence;
• Contribute to Behaviour's long-term vision in immersive experiences;
• Manage technical budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships;
• Oversee relationships with technical suppliers, integrators, manufacturers, and specialized freelancers.

What we're looking for :

• 13+ years of relevant experience in immersive, interactive, XR with at least 2 years in a similar position;
• Technical expertise in real-time game and graphic engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, Touch Designer);
• Knowledge of interactive systems (sensors, computer vision, tracking, physical input);
• Strong understanding of hardware infrastructure: AV, networking, synchronization, spatial rendering, etc.;
• Excellent programming skills applied to immersive media (e.g., VR, AR, interactive environments, game engines);
• Proven experience managing technical teams (development, AV, R&D, integration);
• Ability to anticipate technical risks and propose concrete, realistic, and innovative solutions;
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to various stakeholders;
• Bilingual in French and English (international team and partners).