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

📌 Senior Creative/Animator (La Mancha)
🏢 Inviox Studios
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