Skillsearch Limited is hiring: Animator in United

Are you an Animator Generalist with a passion for bringing stylised combat and cinematic action to life?

This is an opportunity to join a small, senior-led team working on a new multiplayer brawler, where martial arts collides with elemental magic. You will play a key role in shaping the style, impact, and moment-to-moment flow of a brand-new IP built for competitive intensity and over-the-top spectacle.

What you’ll be doing

• Animating stylised combat moves, traversal, and cinematic sequences for a fast-paced multiplayer brawler
• Working directly in Unreal Engine 5 with Control Rig and Animation Blueprints to implement and test animations
• Ensuring smooth transitions, weight, and clarity in high-speed multiplayer combat
• Collaborating with designers and VFX teams to align timing, impact, and visual readability
• Iterating on animations based on playtest feedback to refine responsiveness and style

What we\'re looking for

• 2+ years of professional experience as an animator in games (indie, AA, or AAA)
• Strong proficiency in Maya or Blender and Unreal Engine 5’s animation systems (Control Rig, State Machines, Blendspaces)
• A portfolio showcasing expressive combat or action-focused animations
• Solid understanding of timing, anticipation, and exaggeration in stylised animation
• Bonus: Experience with multiplayer or fighting game animation workflows
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt and iterate quickly

If you are an Animator Generalist looking to take the next step in your career and want to create impactful combat and cinematic animations for an ambitious multiplayer project, this role could be the perfect fit for you.Apply now, or get in touch with Joe McKernan - jm@skillsearch.com

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