Riot Games
3D Asset Artist - VALORANT, Premium Content
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As a
3D Asset Artist II
at Riot you will bring weapons, props, and skins 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 3D designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. As a member of the team, you will help your fellow team members to continue to raise the 3D quality bar at the studio.
VALORANT is Riot's take on a character-based tactical shooter
(for more info on VALORANT
click here!
). As a 3D Asset Artist II on the VALORANT Franchise, you will keep the players' experience in mind as you work with diverse teams to help build foundational ideas and concepts for VALORANT's upcoming 3D item and weapon content. You will also work collaboratively with designers, writers, and producers, and will report to the 3D Asset Art Lead.
Responsibilities:
Create 3D assets and ensure they meet constraints and requirements of the game's needsWork with the Premium Content team and the Art Lead to ensure 3D model outputs meet stylistic and craft quality barsProvide peer team and art outsource feedback and spec definition up to 25-30% of allocated time, through syncs with Outsource Managers, written feedback, demos, and remote calls with your discipline.Collaborate with other artists in various sub-disciplines as neededRequired Qualifications:
3+ years of professional experience modeling and texturing weapons for first-person shootersProfessional experience working with Maya and Substance PainterStrong understanding and ability to create stylized texturesExperience working with mechanical functions for hard surface modelsExperience working with next gen asset creation pipelines and toolsAbility to artistically interpret concepts or creatively push beyond an initial ideationExperience working and collaborating with with developers in various disciplinesDesired Qualifications:
Experience working with Unreal 4 engineExperience working in one or more related disciplines - animation, technical art, visual effects, concept designExperiencing shipping a AAA title as a 3D artist, specializing in weaponsFor 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.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $104,000.00 - $146,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
3D Asset Artist II
at Riot you will bring weapons, props, and skins 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 3D designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. As a member of the team, you will help your fellow team members to continue to raise the 3D quality bar at the studio.
VALORANT is Riot's take on a character-based tactical shooter
(for more info on VALORANT
click here!
). As a 3D Asset Artist II on the VALORANT Franchise, you will keep the players' experience in mind as you work with diverse teams to help build foundational ideas and concepts for VALORANT's upcoming 3D item and weapon content. You will also work collaboratively with designers, writers, and producers, and will report to the 3D Asset Art Lead.
Responsibilities:
Create 3D assets and ensure they meet constraints and requirements of the game's needsWork with the Premium Content team and the Art Lead to ensure 3D model outputs meet stylistic and craft quality barsProvide peer team and art outsource feedback and spec definition up to 25-30% of allocated time, through syncs with Outsource Managers, written feedback, demos, and remote calls with your discipline.Collaborate with other artists in various sub-disciplines as neededRequired Qualifications:
3+ years of professional experience modeling and texturing weapons for first-person shootersProfessional experience working with Maya and Substance PainterStrong understanding and ability to create stylized texturesExperience working with mechanical functions for hard surface modelsExperience working with next gen asset creation pipelines and toolsAbility to artistically interpret concepts or creatively push beyond an initial ideationExperience working and collaborating with with developers in various disciplinesDesired Qualifications:
Experience working with Unreal 4 engineExperience working in one or more related disciplines - animation, technical art, visual effects, concept designExperiencing shipping a AAA title as a 3D artist, specializing in weaponsFor 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.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the
Summoner's Code
and
Community Code
. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of
thriving together
and our ongoing work to build the
most inclusive company in Gaming
.
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $104,000.00 - $146,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).