Senior 3D Character Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior 3D Character Artist (Gamedev): Building and texturing high and low poly 3D character models for games, with an accent on anatomy, form, and color within technical and design constraints. Focus on optimizing models for deformation and animation, interpreting concept designs, and ensuring assets are performant.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, USA

Salary: $135,700–$188,700 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Company

Riot Games is a game developer focused on creating games and experiences that prioritize players.

What you will do

• Create high and low poly 3D character assets ranging from humanoid to creatures.
• Apply strong anatomy knowledge for bodies and portrait sculpts for champions.
• Optimize low poly assets for deformation and animation, considering game requirements and champion parameters.
• Interpret concept designs while adhering to technical constraints like poly count, shader requirements, and texture memory limits.
• Generate stylized, painterly PBR assets using Substance Painter and color theory.
• Collaborate with various disciplines to improve pipelines and ensure all assets are performant.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working as a 3D character artist in the video games industry.
• Experience working within multiple game production pipelines and game engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Proficiency in modeling, sculpting, and texturing programs such as Maya/Max, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Photoshop, and 3DCoat.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, form, and color theory.
• Demonstrated ability to create high quality, stylized 3D character art.
• Experience working and communicating with multiple disciplines to find creative solutions and hit production goals.
• English: B2 required.
• Work authorization for the USA required.

Nice to have

• Development experience creating materials and PBR assets within modern game engines.
• Familiarity with the League of Legends IP and skins universes.
• Experience giving direction and delivering clear, constructive feedback to vendors.
• Pre-production development experience.
• Passion for games and creating rich player experiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Emphasis on work/life balance.
• Collaborative teams where unique perspectives are empowered.
• Player-first mission and focus on player empathy.