Alex Maniotis

Hello, I'm Alex Maniotis. I’ve been working as a game developer across indie, co-development, and AAA studios for the past 14 years. I specialize in character animation and body mechanics, with a strong focus on gameplay combat, locomotion, and cinematic animations. I animate directly in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, primarily using hand-keyed animation. I’m also experienced with motion capture, cleaning and reworking both body and facial data using non-destructive and hybrid workflows. I build and implement State Machines and Blend Trees in Unreal and Unity, and I’m comfortable working closely with gameplay systems. I regularly analyze gameplay mechanics and metrics to create animations that feel responsive, readable, and grounded in the game. I also create custom in-game animated events, finishers, and cutscenes. Gamer for as long as I can remember.