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 skilledGameplay Animatorwith strong Unreal Engine 5 experience to join our team on a full-time contract basis (2–4 months). This role focuses ongameplay-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. ResponsibilitiesCreate 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 RequirementsStrong professional experience workinginside 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 HaveCombat animation experience Experience working on third-person action titles Motion capture cleanup & polish experience Understanding of gameplay systems integration Engagement DetailsFull-time commitment required Remote-friendly 2–4 month contract with potential extension Competitive compensation based on experience #J-*-Ljbffr

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