Narrative Designer – Internship Fall 2026

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.

This position requires you to be in the office in Toronto three days a week!

We’re looking for a passionate and curious student to join our team as a Narrative Designer intern ready to dive into the heart of creating worlds and stories that captivate players. You will help imagine engaging narratives, shape memorable characters, and craft strong storytelling moments that enrich gameplay.

You’ll also contribute to content integration in Unreal Engine and collaborate with the design team to bring immersive interactive experiences to life.

If you’re ready for a unique experience, working with passionate colleagues, and leveling up your skills in a creative and fast-paced environment, this is where you need to be. Are you game? 🎮

To be considered for this internship, you must

Send us your CV and cover letter and tell us about your passion for video games

Be able to work 37,5 hours/week for 4 months starting September 2026

Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada, in Ontario at the time of your application

Why join Behaviour for your next internship?

Flexible work policy

Delicious free lunches 3 times a week at Toronto’s office ‍🍳

250$ BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... Happy !

A chance to grow your skills and potentially be offered a full-time position at the end of your internship 🤩

In this role you will

Assist in integrating and maintaining in-game text and dialogue.

Work directly in Gridly for narrative implementation.

Create documents & supportive narrative materials

Collaborate closely with the narrative design team to brainstorm creative ways to express the game’s core mechanics. through story, context, and worldbuilding-driven moments.

What we're looking for

Background in narrative design or creative writing, preferably in the horror genre.

Ability to display a strong understanding of plot, structure, and character.

Strong understanding in how story is used to support game mechanics and enhance player retention.

Knowledge of Jira, Miro, Excel, PPT and other related tools.

Experience writing in‑game dialogue and text, crafting immersive, coherent, and character‑appropriate content that enhances the player experience, an asset.