Principal Concept Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Principal Concept Artist (Game Art): Bringing champions and gameplay moments to life with compelling, stylized visuals that help define iconic player experiences with an accent on visual storytelling, aesthetic appeal, and originality. Focus on shaping League's art style, setting visual standards, and elegantly expressing fantasy through characters, environments, and overall thematic cohesion.

Location: Onsite in Los Angeles, USA

Salary: $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD

Company

Riot Games is a product company focused on creating games and experiences that prioritize players, with a mission to make it better to be a player.

What you will do

• Partner with creative leadership to explore new cosmetic thematics that elevate League’s champions and environments.
• Concept compelling characters, environments, props, and skin lines that support gameplay clarity and aesthetic appeal.
• Translate design intent and gameplay constraints into visually satisfying concepts.
• Develop moodboards, style guides, and production-ready concept art for 3D artists, VFX, and animation teams.
• Mentor and support other artists by modeling quality, consistency, and collaboration.
• Work closely with cross-disciplinary partners to ensure visual solutions serve both gameplay and fantasy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in concept art for games or animation is required.
• Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop (or equivalent software).
• Strong grasp of stylized art fundamentals: anatomy, form, lighting, color, and value.
• Ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources including fantasy, pop culture, historical references, and global trends.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong concept work across characters, props, and environments, balancing visual storytelling with gameplay clarity.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments.

Nice to have

• Shipped content for at least one AAA title.
• Familiarity with League of Legends, its champions, cosmetics, and player expectations.
• Experience designing for isometric camera gameplay.
• Ability to deliver broad-appeal visuals while pushing boundaries in creative expression.
• Learning mindset and openness to evolving tools and workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Focus on player empathy and creating collaborative teams where unique perspectives are valued.