Animation Director

1 Hour ago • 1 Years + • Animation • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Playnetic seeks an Animation Director to lead their animation team and shape the artistic vision of their slot games. Responsibilities include setting animation standards, mentoring the team (Principal and 2D Animators), collaborating with other departments (Game Designers, Audio Producers, Developers), overseeing animation development and implementation, and conducting game reviews for improvement. The ideal candidate has proven experience as an Animation Director in gaming, a strong portfolio, deep understanding of animation principles, and strong leadership skills.
Must have:
  • Proven experience as Animation Director in gaming
  • Strong animation portfolio
  • Deep understanding of art and animation principles
  • Leadership and team mentorship skills
  • Experience in game animation development and implementation
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Unlimited holidays (minimum 25 days)

This position is fully remote, allowing you to bring your best from wherever you are.


Are you ready to bring games to life? At Playnetic, we’re looking for an Animation Director to shape the artistic vision and animation quality of our slot games. If you're passionate about creating visually stunning and engaging animations, this role could be your perfect next step.


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As our Animation Director, you'll lead the charge in setting the animation standards across our games. From managing a talented team of Principal Animators and 2D Animators to collaborating with other creative departments, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Setting the animation vision and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Leading and mentoring your team to foster a creative and innovative environment.
  • Collaborating with Game Designers, Audio Producers, and Developers to streamline processes.
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of in-game animations.
  • Conducting game reviews to identify improvements and new learnings.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’re not just an animator; you’re a visionary leader with a passion for gaming. Here’s what we need:

  • Proven experience as an Animation Director or similar senior role in the gaming industry.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality animations.
  • Deep understanding of art and animation principles.
  • Leadership skills to inspire and guide a creative team.
  • At least one year of experience in the gaming industry.

HOW WE WORK & OUR BENEFITS

Flexible working hours - Flexible working at Playnetic is actually flexible! No core working hours; work how you work best. We operate a common sense and goal-driven approach that helps you and us track success.

Unlimited holidays - We respect the importance of work-life balance, which is why we believe in unlimited holidays. The only thing we ask is you take at least 25 days!


WHAT DOES PLAYNETIC DO?

Established in 2023, Playnetic is a new player in the world of gaming entertainment. We design and build slot games from scratch - from idea to release. Our games will be played in regulated markets globally through industry-leading operators.

Our innovative gaming content is centred around our core values: quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners.

We're currently in a phase of growth and will scale considerably over the next 12 months.

As a fully remote studio, we understand the importance of staying connected and maintaining team collaboration. We are continually mindful of this as we grow and have the tools and support in place to help us all flourish.


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About The Company

We are Playnetic, a new B2B gaming provider for the online iGaming casino industry. Our mission is to create thrilling, innovative gaming content centred around our core values of delivering quality games, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery of games to our partners.


We boast three in-house game studios empowered to develop and design games that deliver an Immersive Gaming Experience for players worldwide. Our team is comprised of industry-leading talent with experience spanning multiple gaming disciplines. We pride ourselves on creating original and engaging games, supported by a dedicated network that drives collaborative partnerships.


Playnetic is committed to delivering a personalised approach, providing operators with flexibility in their iGaming content choices.

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