Project Type:Gameplay-focused (Cinematic Quality)

Engine:Unreal Engine 5 (UE5 only)

Duration:2–4 months (Full-Time Contract)

Start:ASAP

About the RoleWe 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

📌 Animator (remote work) (Madrid)
🏢 Inviox Studios
📍 Madrid