Principal 3D Environment Artist (Game Development)

Company

Riot Games develops games and player-facing experiences with a focus on player empathy, collaboration, and high-quality craftsmanship.

What you will do

• Lead world-building for 3D environments from early development through final polish.
• Build environments and assets including architectural structures, organic forms, and foliage.
• Create cohesive compositions that support gameplay and visual clarity.
• Collaborate with Design, Concept Art, Lighting, and Tech Art to balance visual, gameplay, and technical needs.
• Interpret concept designs and solve artistic and technical challenges within performance constraints.
• Provide craft feedback and help other environment artists grow.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional 3D Environment Artist experience in game development.
• Experience building game environments from development through completion.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating world-building, modeling, sculpting, materials, and composition.
• Professional experience with 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop, and ZBrush.
• Experience creating optimized game environments within gameplay and technical constraints.
• Strong communication skills and experience working across multiple disciplines.

Nice to have

• Professional experience with Unreal, Unity, or another relevant game engine.
• Experience mentoring artists through craft feedback and collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses or domestic partners, and children.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborative environment focused on player-first decision-making.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio of high-quality environment art, including stylized artwork.
• An art test may be required as part of the application process.