Animation Programmer

Department: Engineering

Experience: 4-7

LightFury Games is looking for an experienced Game Animation Programmer to bridge the gap between Gameplay Programming and Character Animation. This role requires strong expertise in C++, deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, and hands-on experience implementing animation systems that directly impact gameplay feel, responsiveness, and player experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement gameplay-driven animation systems for player and AI characters.
• Develop and maintain animation frameworks, state machines, locomotion systems, and procedural animation features.
• Collaborate closely with Gameplay Programmers, Animators, Designers, and Technical Artists to create responsive and immersive gameplay experiences.
• Implement and optimize systems such as:
  • Animation Blueprints
  • Blend Spaces
  • State Machines
  • Root Motion
  • Inverse Kinematics (IK)
  • Motion Warping
  • Procedural Animation
• Build gameplay mechanics that are tightly integrated with animation systems.
• Develop and improve character movement, traversal, combat, and interaction systems.
• Optimize animation performance for multiple platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex gameplay-animation integration issues.
• Contribute to core gameplay architecture and technical decision-making.

Required Skills

• Experience of gameplay programming 5-8 Years.
• Strong professional experience in C++ programming.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of Gameplay Programming principles.
• Experience developing character controllers, movement systems, and gameplay mechanics.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Animation Systems
  • Animation Blueprints
  • Blend Trees / Blend Spaces
  • State Machines
  • IK Systems
  • Root Motion
  • Motion Matching
  • Procedural Animation
• Strong debugging, optimization, and performance profiling skills.
• Good understanding of mathematics related to game animation and movement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on AAA Console, PC, or High-End Mobile Games.
• Experience shipping one or more commercial game titles.
• Exposure to advanced character locomotion and combat systems.
• Experience working closely with animation and gameplay teams.
• Understanding of multiplayer gameplay systems is a plus.
• Passion for building polished and responsive player experiences.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong Gameplay Programmer with significant Animation Systems experience.
• Someone who understands how animation impacts game feel and player experience.
• Ability to work across gameplay, animation, and engine systems.
• Experience developing high-quality character movement and interaction mechanics.
• AAA game development exposure will be considered a significant advantage.