Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer — Unreal Engine Pro

confidential; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film is seeking a Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer to lead the development of key gameplay and animation systems in Unreal Engine. You will work with animators, designers and engineers to deliver spectacular gameplay features across projects.

You will prototype and extend gameplay systems, maintain code quality, and stay current with evolving techniques to support ambitious game experiences at Brighton (preferred) and additional sites.

Qualifications

• Proven programming experience in a creative environment.
• Shipped one or more AAA game titles, ideally using Unreal Engine.
• Advanced proficiency in C++, linear algebra, 3D maths and OO design principles.
• Experience with GAS - the Unreal Gameplay Ability System.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints and Unreal Animation Principles.
• Dedication to code quality and documentation, and ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work within Unreal Engine 5 adapting existing systems and building new technology.
• Prototype and code gameplay and animation features.
• Collaborate with design, animation, and engineering teams to realise creative ambitions.
• Support planning by estimating and dependency checking feature development.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Research techniques to stay current with industry developments.

Skills

C++ proficiency

AAA game experience

Unreal Engine

OO design principles

GAS - Gameplay Ability System

Unreal Blueprints

3D maths

communication

independent working

Tools

Unreal Engine

BluePrints

GAS

Job description

TAPP Film is seeking a Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer to lead the development of key gameplay and animation systems in Unreal Engine. You will work with animators, designers and engineers to deliver spectacular gameplay features across projects.

You will prototype and extend gameplay systems, maintain code quality, and stay current with evolving techniques to support ambitious game experiences at Brighton (preferred) and additional sites.