Manager, 3D Character Art (Game Development)

TL;DR

Manager, 3D Character Art (Game Development): Leading and mentoring a 3D character art team for Teamfight Tactics, focusing on exploring and producing high-quality character and environment content. Focus on setting the quality bar, providing craft direction, and building a world-class team of AAA 3D artists.

Location: Based in Singapore. This role involves managing distributed teams across time zones and remote work environments, and full relocation support is provided.

Company

Riot Games is a game development company focused on creating player-centric games, known for its debut title League of Legends.

What you will do

• Oversee and be accountable for the quality of 3D character art delivered by the team.
• Provide craft direction and hands-on support for the 3D production process.
• Balance visual satisfaction and gameplay clarity in all art content.
• Build a world-class team by sourcing and developing AAA 3D artists in China.
• Establish an engaged, creative culture and improve team rituals for high-quality craft delivery.
• Collaborate with global Rioters to fulfill product goals and ensure appropriate working practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience in the video games industry in 3D.
• 2+ years of management experience leading/mentoring teams and individuals.
• Advanced skills in 3D/2D software including Maya, 3DS Max, and Photoshop.
• Experience creating high-quality, stylized 3D models and textures, with expertise in handpainted stylized art.
• Shipped titles as a Senior or Lead 3D Artist.
• High proficiency in 3D production development and a clear understanding of the Teamfight Tactics art style.

Nice to have

• AAA Feature/Game experience.
• Experience giving direction and delivering clear, constructive feedback to vendors.
• Development experience creating materials and PBR assets within modern game engines (Unreal, Unity).
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Experience managing distributed teams across time zones and in remote work environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full health insurance for you, your spouse, and children.
• Open paid time off and retirement benefits with company matching.
• Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability.
• Play Fund to broaden and deepen knowledge of players and community through games.
• Company matches donations of time and money to non-profits.