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# Unreal Engine Animation Programmer (Games)

- **Company:** iBLOXX Studios DMCC
- **Location:** Nottingham, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Profiling, Software Debugging, Video Game Development, State Machines, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/unreal-engine-animation-programmer-games-nottingham-nottinghamshire/2773061455-2/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of Unreal Engine experience, ideally with shipped video games or previous gaming industry experience.
 * Strong understanding of Unreal's animation framework (AnimGraph, Animation Blueprints, state machines).
 * Hands-on experience with character movement, locomotion systems, and gameplay-driven animation.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.
 * Passion for games and motivation to grow with a fast-moving, energetic studio team.

Good to have:

 * Motion matching
 * Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
 * Lyra framework
 * Multiplayer animation replication and prediction
 * Control Rig and IK Rig
 * Performance profiling and optimization experience

## Description

* Design, implement, and optimize animation systems in Unreal Engine 5.
 * Develop animation state machines, blend spaces, animation blueprints, and character movement systems.
 * Integrate root motion, IK, Control Rig, and animation layers.
 * Profile, debug, and optimize animation performance to ensure smooth and responsive gameplay in both single-player and multiplayer environments.
 * Collaborate closely with gameplay programmers, designers, and artists to bring characters and gameplay to life.


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