Unreal Engine 5 Specialist – Blank Template Setup, Clean Project Architecture & Motion Matching

Unreal Engine 5 Specialist – Blank Template Setup, Clean Project Architecture & Motion Matching / Mover Integration Job Description I am looking for an experienced Unreal Engine 5 technical animator/gameplay programmer to build a clean, modular, and optimized starter template for a new project. The goal of this contract is to deliver a structurally flawless, "blank slate" foundation using Epic’s latest frameworks so that I can easily scale development. No legacy code, no bloated marketplace assets, and no pre-made template clutter. Key Deliverables 1. Standardized Content Directory Architecture * Build a strictly structured, production-ready Content Folder Hierarchy from absolute scratch. * All folders must follow clean naming conventions (e.g., Prefix_AssetName). * The root folder structure must cleanly separate core dependencies, such as: * Core/ (GameMode, PlayerController, Inputs) * Characters/ (Blueprints, Skeletal Meshes) * Animation/ (Motion Matching Databases, Schemas, ABPs, Chooser Tables if applicable) * Input/ (Enhanced Input Actions and Mapping Contexts) 2. Advanced Core Locomotion Framework * Mover Component Integration: Replace traditional character movement with a highly responsive character setup using Epic’s new Mover Plugin. * Motion Matching Architecture: Set up a clean Motion Matching framework utilizing the Pose Search plugin ecosystem. This must include: * A scalable Pose Search Schema configured for standard locomotion (tracking essential foot/root bones, velocity, and trajectory). * A structured Pose Search Database mapped to a placeholder or standard skeleton. * An Animation Blueprint (ABP) configured with a Motion Matching node structure that correctly handles trajectory queries. * MOCAP Readiness: The locomotion setup must be built cleanly using Root Motion. The databases and schemas must be organized so that I can easily drop in my own custom MOCAP FBX files, update the database, and have them read seamlessly without breaking state logic. 3. Input & Clean Wiring * Implement the framework using the Enhanced Input System. * Map basic directional movement (WASD/Thumbstick) and look controls cleanly to generic input actions, driving the Mover Component and Motion Matching trajectory data perfectly. Technical Requirements * Engine Target: Unreal Engine 5.7.4. (Can switch to 5.8 if need be) * Deep knowledge of the Pose Search Plugin, Motion Trajectory, and the Mover component architecture. * Strict adherence to Unreal Engine best practices regarding naming conventions and data structures. * Strong focus on performance, avoiding redundant blueprint ticking, and keeping database sample sizes optimized. How to Apply Please provide brief examples of previous projects where you have implemented Motion Matching or utilized the new Mover Component. Let me know your experience level with setting up clean architecture frameworks from scratch.