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Riot Visual Designers seek to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory and illustration. Designers collaborate with cross disciplinary teams and act as both artistic and design problem solvers. They understand players and ask questions about the what, who and how when solving for an interface or communication challenge.

As an Associate Art Director, Visual Design on a R&D game project, you’ll be responsible for moving a game from prototype through pre-production and into production. You’ll manage a cross discipline team of artists, set art goals, and own the execution strategy. You will identify strategic art resource needs and promote hiring for all art roles on the team. As a part of the leadership team, you’ll develop strategies and eliminate obstacles with other leaders to achieve broader product goals.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive a vision that is aligned with the project goals

Set product-wide art goals and timelines

Work closely with design to ensure the art supports the game experience

Balance visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity to ensure amazing worlds and characters

Create prototype assets, concept art, and 3D benchmark assets

Set a clear vision, provide consistent feedback, and build trust with your team

Take initiative to solve problems with excellent follow through

Build, manage, lead, and mentor a team of artists

Required Qualifications

10+ years experience developing UI art in the games industry

4+ years of professional experience managing other artists

Professional experience with implementation in modern game engines, such as Unreal

Professional experience managing other game artists and art leaders

Professional experience establishing creative vision and strategy

Deep knowledge of various art sub-disciplines

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of current trends in games

Extreme proficiency in art fundamentals, visual storytelling and color theory

Knowledge of the League of Legends game and IP

A portfolio that backs up your ability to set a marketable artistic vision

Our Perks

Riot focuses on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.

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.

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.

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