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, we're reimagining the future of iGaming. Our games combine cutting-edge tech, art, and storytelling to create world-class entertainment experiences. We're growing fast — and we're looking for a Principal Animator to help lead the way.

The Role

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

What You'll Do

Animation Direction

• Maintain and uphold Playnetic's 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 You'll 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 You'll 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.