Senior Gameplay Animator – AAA UE5, Exoborne (Malmö)

Festybay; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

State-of-the-art tools

MoCap department access

Job summary

Sharkmob in Malmö, Sweden, seeks a Senior Animator (Gameplay) to shape character visuals in Exoborne using Unreal Engine 5. You will architect animation systems, direct MoCap sessions, and collaborate with VFX, design, and tech art teams to deliver responsive, grounded gameplay.

You will mentor junior animators, influence the animation pipeline, and contribute to tools and workflows that boost quality and efficiency in a fast-paced multiplayer project.

Qualifications

• AAA Experience: shipped at least one AAA title as gameplay animator.
• Strong understanding of weight, timing, and responsiveness in character movement.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and animation logic integration.
• Ability to mentor and uplift junior teammates.

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize animation graphs and state machines for high-fidelity characters.
• Direct Motion Capture sessions and translate data into gameplay assets.
• Mentor junior and mid-level animators and contribute to pipeline improvements.

Skills

AAA Experience

Unreal Engine 5

Animation Feel

Collaborative Spirit

Passion for Games

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Sharkmob in Malmö, Sweden, seeks a Senior Animator (Gameplay) to shape character visuals in Exoborne using Unreal Engine 5. You will architect animation systems, direct MoCap sessions, and collaborate with VFX, design, and tech art teams to deliver responsive, grounded gameplay.

You will mentor junior animators, influence the animation pipeline, and contribute to tools and workflows that boost quality and efficiency in a fast-paced multiplayer project.