Gameplay Animator

Inviox Studios; España; Remote; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

A dynamic game development studio in Spain is seeking a skilled Gameplay Animator with extensive experience in Unreal Engine 5. This full-time contract position focuses on creating high-quality gameplay animations that enhance player experience. Candidates should have proven success in shipping gameplay animations, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote-friendly environment. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience, with a contract duration of 2 to 4 months and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality gameplay animations.
• Strong understanding of animation blueprints and gameplay responsiveness.
• Understanding of Animation Blueprints, root motion, state machines, and blending.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality gameplay animations directly for Unreal Engine 5.
• Implement and optimize animations within UE5.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure responsive gameplay experience.
• Fine-tune timing, weight, transitions, and combat readability.
• Ensure animations meet cinematic and gameplay clarity standards.
• Maintain performance targets within existing pipelines.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5 experience

Gameplay animation expertise

Strong sense of weight and timing

Ability to iterate based on feedback

State machines

Blending

Gameplay feedback

Job description

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