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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Gameplay Animator (Palma)
🏢 Inviox Studios
📍 Palma