Gameplay Animator

Project Type: Gameplay-focused (Cinematic Quality)

Engine: Unreal Engine 5 (UE5 only)

Duration: 2–4 months (Full-Time Contract)

Start: ASAP

We are looking for a highly skilled Gameplay Animator with strong Unreal Engine 5 experience to join our team on a full-time contract basis (2–4 months).

This role focuses on gameplay-driven animations with cinematic quality — not pre-rendered cinematics, but real-time, responsive, polished in-engine animations that elevate player experience.

You will work closely with design, tech, and gameplay teams to deliver immersive, high-impact character animations fully integrated inside UE5.

• Create high-quality gameplay animations directly for Unreal Engine 5
• Implement, polish, and optimize animations in UE5 (Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, Montages)
• Collaborate with gameplay designers to ensure responsiveness and feel
• Fine-tune animation timing, weight, transitions, and combat readability
• Ensure animations meet both cinematic and gameplay clarity standards
• Work within existing pipelines and maintain performance targets

• Strong professional experience working inside Unreal Engine 5
• Proven experience shipping gameplay animations (not just cinematic work)
• Deep understanding of:
• Animation Blueprints
• Root motion vs in-place workflows
• State machines & blending
• Gameplay responsiveness & player feedback
• Strong sense of weight, timing, and physicality
• Ability to iterate quickly based on gameplay feedback
• Portfolio showing gameplay animation work implemented in-engine

• Combat animation experience
• Experience working on third-person action titles
• Motion capture cleanup & polish experience
• Understanding of gameplay systems integration

• Full-time commitment required
• Remote-friendly
• 2–4 month contract with potential extension
• Competitive compensation based on experience