Principal Artist

1 Month ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Artist will shape the visual identity of slot games, collaborating with the Art Director and acting as a second-in-command to ensure consistent quality. Responsibilities include developing visual concepts, producing 2D assets, defining visual direction, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role also involves mentoring junior artists and improving the production pipeline. This remote full-time role requires a seasoned game artist who thrives in collaborative environments.

Must have:

4+ years as a Senior or Principal 2D Game Artist
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent portfolio showcasing relevant art assets
Strong knowledge of Photoshop and digital illustration tools
Familiarity with preparing assets for animation pipelines
Good understanding of storytelling and gameplay aesthetics
Clear, confident communication skills

Good to have:

Spine or other animation tool experience
Knowledge of Figma, Jira, or Unity
Experience in mentoring remote art teams

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Job Details

🎨 Principal 2D Artist (Slot Games)
📍 Location: Philippines (Remote)
🕹 Company: Playnetic

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Principal Artist to join our Art Department and help shape the visual identity of our slot games. In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Art Director and act as their second-in-command to ensure consistent quality, direction, and excellence across all game visuals.

This is a remote full-time role, ideal for a seasoned game artist who thrives in collaborative, high-impact environments.

What You’ll Do

🎨 Concept & Design

Collaborate with the Art Director, Game Designers, and Animators to develop engaging visual concepts
Create stylized and functional characters, backgrounds, symbols, and UI that match each game’s theme and story

🎨 Asset Production

Produce polished 2D assets ready for animation and development (symbols, UI, backgrounds)
Organize layered files and ensure asset consistency across the board
Provide art assets for both gameplay and marketing

🤝 Collaboration & Direction

Help define the visual direction for each project
Align and coordinate with cross-functional teams (developers, producers, marketing, etc.)
Ensure all stakeholders have a clear visual understanding of project goals
Provide feedback and iterate based on team input

👩‍🏫 Mentorship & Leadership

Guide and support junior and mid-level artists
Review and approve final assets for quality control
Help improve the production pipeline and art documentation

What You Bring

✅ 4+ years as a Senior or Principal 2D Game Artist
✅ Strong leadership and mentoring skills
✅ Excellent portfolio showing character design, UI, symbols, backgrounds, and in-game assets
✅ Experience working on mobile or slot games preferred
✅ Strong knowledge of Photoshop and digital illustration tools
✅ Familiarity with preparing assets for animation pipelines
✅ Good understanding of storytelling and gameplay aesthetics
✅ Clear, confident communication skills

Bonus Points
➕ Spine or other animation tool experience
➕ Knowledge of Figma, Jira, or Unity
➕ Experience in mentoring remote art teams

📩 How to Apply
Send us your resume and portfolio — we’d love to see your strongest 2D game art pieces!