Senior Animation Programmer

📋 Description

• Design, build, and maintain animation systems using Unreal Engine's Animation Blueprint, Control
• Develop and optimize character locomotion, state machines, blend spaces, IK solvers, and procedural
• Collaborate closely with animators and technical artists to build robust, artist-friendly tools and
• Partner with gameplay programmers to integrate animation-driven systems with combat, traversal, and
• Profile and optimize animation performance across target platforms (consoles, PC).
• Debug and resolve complex animation and synchronization issues.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in games programming, with a strong focus on animation systems.
• Proven, shipped experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5), including Animation Blueprints
• Strong proficiency in C++; solid understanding of Blueprint scripting for prototyping and tools.
• Deep understanding of animation fundamentals: blending, layering, additive animation, IK, root
• Experience optimizing animation performance and memory for real-time, multi-platform titles.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working directly with animators and technical artists.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible work model that supports work–life balance
• Subsidised car parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee referral program with generous bonuses
• Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
• Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support