Project Type: Gameplay-focused (Cinematic Quality)Engine: Unreal Engine 5 (UE5 only)Duration: 2–4 months (Full-Time Contract)Start: ASAPAbout 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 5Implement, polish, and optimize animations in UE5 (Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, Montages)Collaborate with gameplay designers to ensure responsiveness and feelFine-tune animation timing, weight, transitions,



and combat readabilityEnsure animations meet both cinematic and gameplay clarity standardsWork within existing pipelines and maintain performance targetsRequirements Strong professional experience working inside Unreal Engine 5Proven experience shipping gameplay animations (not just cinematic work)Deep understanding of:Animation BlueprintsRoot motion vs in-place workflowsState machines & blendingGameplay responsiveness & player feedbackStrong sense of weight, timing, and physicalityAbility to iterate quickly based on gameplay feedbackPortfolio showing gameplay animation work implemented in-engineNice to Have Combat animation experienceExperience working on third-person action titlesMotion capture cleanup & polish experienceUnderstanding of gameplay systems integrationEngagement Details Full-time commitment requiredRemote-friendly2–4 month contract with potential extensionCompetitive compensation based on experience

📌 Gameplay Animator (Madrid)
🏢 Inviox Studios
📍 Madrid