Animator – Gameplay, Motion Matching

Techtive Games

. Build and expand player locomotion and traversal on top of GASP using motion matching, Pose Search databases, Choosers and the Mover-based character setup .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in motion matching and animation integration within Unreal Engine, with a strong focus on realistic human motion and character animation. Proficient in using tools like Maya and MotionBuilder to create and refine gameplay animations for diverse interactions and environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion Matching ExpertiseUnreal Engine Animation PipelineMaya, MotionBuilder, or Blender ProficiencyRealistic Human Motion UnderstandingAnimation Troubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

Motion MatchingAnimation RetargetingMotion Capture CleanupGameplay Animation CreationPhysics-Based AnimationAnimation BlueprintsBlend SpacesMontagesControl RigPose Search Databases

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineMayaMotionBuilderBlender

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentOpen World GamesCreature AnimationZombie AnimationMultiplayer Animation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and expand player locomotion and traversal on top of GASP using motion matching, Pose Search databases, Choosers and the Mover-based character setup
Rework, clean up and adapt store animation packs from Fab and other sources
Fix foot sliding, pops and contact issues; adjust timing and weight
Retarget and prepare animation data for skeletons and characters, including curves, root motion and motion-matching metadata
Create and polish realistic gameplay animations for interactions, gathering, crafting, melee and ranged combat, hit reactions, injuries and deaths
Build realistic zombie animation sets covering locomotion, attacks, hit reactions, staggers, falls and get-ups
Work with physics-based animation, including ragdolls, physical hit reactions and motion-matched get-ups
Use Control Rig and in-engine tools for fixes, layering and procedural adjustments
Keep animation performant in a large open world using LODs, animation budgeting and sensible database sizes
Collaborate with Tech Animation, Gameplay Programming and Tech Art
Troubleshoot and fix visual, technical and production problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience on professional game projects
Hands-on experience with motion matching in Unreal Engine, ideally with GASP, including building and debugging Pose Search databases
Proven track record of reworking and integrating third-party animation to a consistent quality bar
Strong eye for realistic human motion: weight, balance, momentum and timing
Solid experience with motion capture cleanup and editing
Strong skills in Maya, MotionBuilder or Blender
Reel and/or portfolio showing in-game results
Solid understanding of retargeting, root motion and the Unreal animation pipeline, including Animation Blueprints, Choosers, Blend Spaces and Montages
Ability to resolve issues from a visual, technical, and production perspective
Strong communication skills
Fluent spoken and written English
Link to Steam profile appreciated
Experience with Control Rig and in-engine animation authoring is a bonus
Experience with physics-based animation is a bonus
Creature or zombie animation experience is a bonus
Experience with multiplayer animation is a bonus
Experience setting up animation for many AI characters at once is a bonus
Experience working on open world games is a bonus
Experience working in an indie or small team environment is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment
40 hours/week
25 days of annual leave
Fully remote work
Freelance, with a full time option for candidates based in Germany
Flexible working hours
High ownership and creative freedom
Work with the latest UE5 animation tech (motion matching, Choosers, physics-based animation)