Riot Games
Senior Concept Artist (Environment) - League of Legends, Gameplay Art League of
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Concept Artist (Environment) - League of Legends, Gameplay Job Id: REQ-0008233
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Senior Environment Concept Artist
at Riot on League of Legends PC, you will bring new worlds, creatures, and characters to life. Elaborating from a napkin sketch or narrative concept, you will produce visual designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. Using your understanding of architecture, world building, terrain, and prop design, you will stretch the limits while maintaining clear art direction. You will participate in craft review sessions to give and receive feedback on the work.Responsibilities:
Sketch, brainstorm, and refine ideas through concepts for gameplay, thematics, environments, props, user interface elements, and characters.Collaborate on an interdisciplinary pod with product owners, game designers, animators, artists, and writers.Work with your team to create gameplay pitches that convey mechanics and environmental thematics.Develop detailed concept art, paint-overs, storyboards, and orthographic concepts for 3D artists and animators.Ensure that all concepts are executed using League of Legends stylization and shape language.Participate in Playtest sessions.Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in the games industry.Proficiency with painting and drawing tools such as Photoshop.Understanding of colors, shading, and value structure.Experience creating designs using inspiration from historical, fantasy, sci-fi, mainstream trends, and other pop-culture references.Desired Qualifications:
Experience designing content for isometric camera views.Affinity for Runeterra IP or a general knowledge of League of Legends.Experience with broad appeal vs niche aesthetics.Wide range of pop-culture knowledge: anime, games, movies, and graphic novels.As 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!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.Riot Games Culture 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.Equal Opportunity Employment 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.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 $129,200.00 - $179,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.As a
Senior Environment Concept Artist
at Riot on League of Legends PC, you will bring new worlds, creatures, and characters to life. Elaborating from a napkin sketch or narrative concept, you will produce visual designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. Using your understanding of architecture, world building, terrain, and prop design, you will stretch the limits while maintaining clear art direction. You will participate in craft review sessions to give and receive feedback on the work.Responsibilities:
Sketch, brainstorm, and refine ideas through concepts for gameplay, thematics, environments, props, user interface elements, and characters.Collaborate on an interdisciplinary pod with product owners, game designers, animators, artists, and writers.Work with your team to create gameplay pitches that convey mechanics and environmental thematics.Develop detailed concept art, paint-overs, storyboards, and orthographic concepts for 3D artists and animators.Ensure that all concepts are executed using League of Legends stylization and shape language.Participate in Playtest sessions.Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in the games industry.Proficiency with painting and drawing tools such as Photoshop.Understanding of colors, shading, and value structure.Experience creating designs using inspiration from historical, fantasy, sci-fi, mainstream trends, and other pop-culture references.Desired Qualifications:
Experience designing content for isometric camera views.Affinity for Runeterra IP or a general knowledge of League of Legends.Experience with broad appeal vs niche aesthetics.Wide range of pop-culture knowledge: anime, games, movies, and graphic novels.As 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!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.Riot Games Culture 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.Equal Opportunity Employment 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.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 $129,200.00 - $179,700.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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