Principal Animator

Principal Animator

Initially remote with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid arrangement once our office hubs are established - Bulgaria/Philippines/Poland/Georgia/Ukraine

About Playnetic

Playnetic is an innovative and fast-growing player in the iGaming industry. We create cutting-edge casino games and technology that entertain millions of players worldwide combining creativity quality and innovation at every step. Our innovative gaming content is built around our core values: quality gaming dedicated customer service and reliable delivery to our partners. With a global mindset and a people-first culture we are committed to building engaging products and an inspiring workplace where our teams can thrive

At Playnetic were reimagining the future of iGaming. Our games combine cutting-edge tech art and storytelling to create world-class entertainment experiences. Were growing fast and were looking for a Principal Animator to help lead the way.

The Role

As Principal Animator youll act as the bridge between 2D Animators and the Animation Director overseeing animation direction mentoring the team and handling our most complex animations. Youll ensure visual consistency maintain our Spine structure and collaborate with Artists Developers and QA to bring dynamic gameplay moments to life.

What Youll Do

Animation Direction

• Maintain and uphold Playnetics animation direction and visual style.
• Analyze game documentation and translate mechanics into motion.
• Collaborate with the Animation Director and team for style consistency.

Animation Production

• Create advanced animations characters effects and key gameplay moments.
• Prepare drafts animatics and storyboards when needed.
• Develop and maintain animation guidelines and the Spine Master File.
• Assign and review tasks keeping previews and documentation up to date.

Collaboration & Mentoring

• Work closely with Developers Audio and QA for smooth integration.
• Support and mentor animators reviewing work and providing feedback.
• Encourage creativity and help the team grow in skill and consistency.

Technical & QA

• Demonstrate deep expertise in Spine 2D and animation optimization.
• Ensure animations meet technical visual and performance standards.
• Identify report and resolve animation or visual defects.

What Youll Bring

Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Animator in gaming or interactive media.

Mastery of Spine 2D structure management rigging and optimization.

Strong understanding of animation principles and gameplay integration.

Excellent collaboration organization and mentoring skills.

Passion for creating beautiful high-quality and performant animations.

Bonus points if you have:

iGaming or mobile game experience

Familiarity with Unity or animation scripting

Experience developing animation guidelines and documentation

Why Youll Love Working at Playnetic

Work on visually rich high-impact iGaming titles

Join an international creative and fast-growing studio

Collaborate with passionate teams that value innovation and quality

Flexible work setup and room to grow your career

Ready to bring your animation expertise to Playnetic

Apply now and help shape the visual storytelling of our next generation of games.