Project Type:

Gameplay-focused (Cinematic Quality)

Engine:

Unreal Engine 5 (UE5 only)

Duration:

2–4 months (Full-Time Contract)

Start:

ASAP

About the Role
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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Nice to Have

Combat animation experience

Experience working on third-person action titles

Motion capture cleanup & polish experience

Understanding of gameplay systems integration

Engagement Details

Full-time commitment required

Remote-friendly

2–4 month contract with potential extension

Competitive compensation based on experience

📌 Gameplay Animator (Madrid)
🏢 Inviox Studios
📍 Madrid