Principal Concept Artist (Characters) - Unpublished R&D Product

As a

Character Concept Artist

at

Riot , you will bring characters and creatures to life. Drawing inspiration from as little as a napkin sketch or as much as a full-blown narrative concept, you will generate ideas and craft designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. As a problem solver, first and foremost, you will help come up with visual solutions for game concepts.

As a

Principal Character Concept Artist

on the

Unpublished R&D Product

team, you'll be responsible for designing characters that fit the thematics and tone of the game, while helping to define a unique interpretation of the IP that fits within our genre and gameplay needs. You'll partner with the Art Director and character art leaders as you work across disciplines to shape the visual identity of new characters. You will also collaborate closely with designers, writers, and producers to bring these characters to life through strong, story-driven design

Responsibilities :

Ideate and create highly varied character concepts

Express character and story through your designs

Explore creative solutions to establish a unique visual identity for the characters in the game

Craft detailed concept art for 3D artists and outsourcing

Work with game designers to understand and fulfill the needs of gameplay

Collaborate with the other artists on the team by providing and receiving creative / team feedback and providing clear creative goals and outcomes to your team

Work closely with the Art Director to explore and define new styles and tones in the IP

Discover and incorporate interesting trends and non-traditional reference

Continuously deliver concept assets that fulfill the requirements of the project's game and visual design

Collaborate with artists on the team by providing and receiving creative / team feedback and providing clear creative goals and outcomes to your team

Guide and mentor junior members of the team

Required Qualifications :

10+ years of concept design experience in gaming or equivalent industry

5+ years of professional experience working in Photoshop or equivalent software

Experience in a Principal or Lead role that involved establishing style or setting vision for the product

Desired Qualifications :

Experience shipping at least one AAA game title

Experience working on a highly recognizable stylized game

Experience working in pre-production for at least one game title

Experience with creating character concepts

Experience working in Fantasy character concepts

Familiarity with Riot's Live IPs

When submitting your application, please provide a portfolio of your high-quality concept art - including stylized artwork.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks :

Riot has a focus on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse / domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories :

Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data

Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and / or players, including minors

Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks

Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

(Los Angeles Only)

Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.