Senior Animator – UE5

Reval; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a Senior Animator to create stunning, realistic animations for an upcoming sports title in Unreal Engine 5. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of professional animation experience, a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality game animation, and technical expertise in animation software like Maya and MotionBuilder. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to deliver high-performance animations under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional animation experience, including shipping high-performance console and/or PC titles.
• Strong portfolio of high-quality game animation (in-game and cinematic).
• Clear communicator able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-level character animations and implement in-game animations in Unreal Engine 5.
• Review animation elements and ensure alignment with project standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on features and development arcs.

Skills

Animation principles

Motion capture

Unreal Engine 5

Maya

MotionBuilder

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine 5

Motion capture

Job description

This is a role posted by Reval Recruiting on behalf of a client

Senior Animator – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

This role is posted on behalf of the following client: A AAA sports video game studio building the next generation of professional football (soccer) gameplay in Unreal Engine 5. The team is focused on delivering high-fidelity, realistic animation and next-level on-pitch presentation, combining elite craft with modern real-time pipelines.

Role Overview

The Senior Animator will create stunning, realistic animations for an upcoming sports title, with a strong focus on both high-level animation execution and in-engine (UE5) implementation. This role requires deep expertise in animation principles, motion capture, and real-time animation systems, along with the ability to assess and articulate in-game animation needs while collaborating across disciplines.

What You\'ll Do

• Execute high-level character animations and implement in-game animations in Unreal Engine 5.
• Review animation elements, provide feedback as needed, and ensure work aligns with project standards and the overall visual style.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including technical partners) on features and development arcs, contributing to a positive, high-performance team environment.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of professional animation experience, including shipping high-performance console and/or PC titles, with a strong portfolio of high-quality game animation (in-game and cinematic).
• Technically strong with experience in Maya, MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine 5, and motion capture; able to collaborate with technical teams to develop/refine animation systems in UE5.
• Clear communicator who can work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, multi-discipline production environment.