Unreal Engine Animation Programmer (Games)

<p><strong>Animation Programmer (Games) – Unreal Engine</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai (On-site, relocation required)</p><p><br></p><p>For our <strong>Dubai-based game studio</strong>, we are looking for an experienced <strong>Animation Programmer</strong> with strong <strong>Unreal Engine</strong> skills to join our team. In this role, you will help build performant, gameplay-driven animation systems, working alongside designers, technical artists, and gameplay programmers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*<em>Please note that this is a full-time, on-site role at our Dubai studio. We will only consider candidates currently in Dubai or willing to relocate.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and optimize animation systems in <strong>Unreal Engine 5</strong>.</li><li>Develop animation state machines, blend spaces, animation blueprints, and character movement systems.</li><li>Integrate root motion, IK, Control Rig, and animation layers.</li><li>Profile, debug, and optimize animation performance to ensure smooth and responsive gameplay in both <strong>single-player and multiplayer</strong> environments.</li><li>Collaborate closely with gameplay programmers, designers, and artists to bring characters and gameplay to life.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we need from you:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of Unreal Engine experience</strong>, ideally with shipped video games or previous <strong>gaming industry experience</strong>.</li><li>Strong understanding of Unreal’s animation framework (AnimGraph, Animation Blueprints, state machines).</li><li>Hands-on experience with character movement, locomotion systems, and gameplay-driven animation.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.</li><li>Passion for games and motivation to grow with a fast-moving, energetic studio team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Good to have:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Motion matching</li><li>Gameplay Ability System (GAS)</li><li>Lyra framework</li><li>Multiplayer animation replication and prediction</li><li>Control Rig and IK Rig</li><li>Performance profiling and optimization experience</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like you, send your application and <strong>salary expectations</strong> to <strong>hr at ibloxx.com We look forward to speaking with you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>