Riot Games
Senior Concept Artist (Environment) - VALORANT, Maps
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As a
Concept Artist
at Riot, you will bring environments and characters 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 come up with visual solutions for game concepts and world building. As a senior member of the team, you will help mentor your fellow team members to continue to raise the quality bar at the studio.
As a
Senior Environment Concept Artist
on the
Valorant
team, you'll be responsible for creating environment and prop concepts that fit the thematics and tone of Valorant, while helping to define a unique interpretation of the IP. Your craft expertise, high-level execution and attention to detail will enrich the player's immersive experience in the world. In this role, you will report to the Environment Art Director of Valorant.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Art Director to explore and define new styles and tones in the Valorant IPIdeate and create environment, prop, and other supporting visual development artworkEnsure all concepts meet constraints / requirements of game needsDiscover and incorporate interesting trends and non-traditional referenceWork within the Team to uphold cohesion and vision of art quality barCommunicate the environments history and lore through designCraft detailed concept art for production artists and outsourcingProvide outsource feedback through paintovers and remote callsCollaborate with artists on the team by providing and receiving creative/artistic feedback and providing clear creative goals and outcomes to your teamGuide and mentor junior members of the teamRequired Qualifications:
6+ years of environment design experience in gaming or equivalent industryProficient experience working in Photoshop or equivalent softwareExperience creating environment concepts with varied locations, styles and genres.Proficient experience creating 3d block models to support concept workStrong linework and rendering skillsDesired Qualifications:
Experience shipping at least one game titleExperience working on a highly recognizable stylized gameExperience working in pre-production for at least one game titleExperience creating concepts for FPS gamesFamiliarity with the Valorant IPExperience with Unreal 4Experience creating 2d illustrated flipbooksAs a part of the application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their work.
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.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 .
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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring 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.
Concept Artist
at Riot, you will bring environments and characters 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 come up with visual solutions for game concepts and world building. As a senior member of the team, you will help mentor your fellow team members to continue to raise the quality bar at the studio.
As a
Senior Environment Concept Artist
on the
Valorant
team, you'll be responsible for creating environment and prop concepts that fit the thematics and tone of Valorant, while helping to define a unique interpretation of the IP. Your craft expertise, high-level execution and attention to detail will enrich the player's immersive experience in the world. In this role, you will report to the Environment Art Director of Valorant.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Art Director to explore and define new styles and tones in the Valorant IPIdeate and create environment, prop, and other supporting visual development artworkEnsure all concepts meet constraints / requirements of game needsDiscover and incorporate interesting trends and non-traditional referenceWork within the Team to uphold cohesion and vision of art quality barCommunicate the environments history and lore through designCraft detailed concept art for production artists and outsourcingProvide outsource feedback through paintovers and remote callsCollaborate with artists on the team by providing and receiving creative/artistic feedback and providing clear creative goals and outcomes to your teamGuide and mentor junior members of the teamRequired Qualifications:
6+ years of environment design experience in gaming or equivalent industryProficient experience working in Photoshop or equivalent softwareExperience creating environment concepts with varied locations, styles and genres.Proficient experience creating 3d block models to support concept workStrong linework and rendering skillsDesired Qualifications:
Experience shipping at least one game titleExperience working on a highly recognizable stylized gameExperience working in pre-production for at least one game titleExperience creating concepts for FPS gamesFamiliarity with the Valorant IPExperience with Unreal 4Experience creating 2d illustrated flipbooksAs a part of the application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their work.
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.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 .
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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring 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.