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Riot Games

Principal Concept Artist (Characters) - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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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 narrative concept, you will generate ideas and craft designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. As a problem solver, your primary role will be to develop 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Unpublished R&D Product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 game's thematics and tone, helping to define a unique interpretation of the IP that aligns with our genre and gameplay needs. You will partner with the Art Director and character art leaders, working across disciplines to shape the visual identity of new characters. Collaboration with designers, writers, and producers will be essential to bring these characters to life through 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 gameplay needs

Collaborate with team artists by providing and receiving creative feedback and setting clear goals

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

Discover and incorporate interesting trends and non-traditional references

Continuously deliver concept assets that meet project requirements

Guide and mentor junior team members

Required Qualifications:

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

5+ years of professional experience with Photoshop or similar software

Experience in a Principal or Lead role involving style establishment or vision setting

Desired Qualifications:

Experience shipping at least one AAA game

Experience working on a highly recognizable stylized game

Experience in pre-production for a game

Experience creating character concepts, especially in Fantasy

Familiarity with Riot’s IPs

When applying, please include a portfolio showcasing high-quality, stylized concept art.

Our Perks: Riot emphasizes work/life balance with flexible schedules, comprehensive insurance, parental leave, 401k matching, and more. We foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, guided by our values of teamwork and respect, aiming to build the most inclusive company in gaming.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Our policies adhere to applicable laws, and we consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with legal standards.

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