Manager, Concept Art (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Manager, Concept Art (Gamedev): Leading the concept art team for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on character, environment, and cosmetic asset design. Focus on driving innovative ideation, mentoring artists, and managing the full team lifecycle to maintain a high quality bar.

Location: Onsite in the Singapore Studio

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer known for a player-focused approach to creating world-class gaming experiences like League of Legends.

What you will do

• Oversee the quality of concept art for characters, environments, and various assets.
• Provide craft direction and mentor artists to level up their professional skills.
• Manage the full team lifecycle, including selection, onboarding, performance development, and feedback.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and stakeholders in Singapore and Los Angeles to maintain workflow consistency.
• Drive the conceptual development of both 2D and 3D art products.
• Establish and improve team rituals to support high-quality output and individual growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the video games industry.
• 2+ years of management experience leading and mentoring artists.
• Proven experience working directly with outsource vendors.
• Extreme proficiency in art fundamentals (anatomy, composition, design, and color theory).
• Strong background in concept art and understanding of technical limitations for 3D assets.
• English: C1+ proficiency required for effective communication in a multilingual, cross-cultural environment.

Nice to have

• AAA feature or full game development experience.
• Experience with themed and cosmetic content across various game titles.
• Proficiency with multiple art tools, pipelines, and game engines.
• Experience managing distributed teams across different time zones.
• Mandarin fluency (verbal and written).

Culture & Benefits

• Player-focused development culture that values humility and ambition.
• Environment that encourages experimentation and a disregard for constraints.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams across different studios.
• Focus on mutual learning and professional growth.