Principal Concept Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Concept Artist (Gamedev): Creating iconic characters, environments, and props for League of Legends with an accent on stylized visuals and visual storytelling. Focus on translating gameplay constraints into elegant designs, mentoring junior artists, and shaping the evolution of the game's art style.

Location: United States (inferred from 401k and US legal disclosures)

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer dedicated to putting players first and creating iconic experiences like League of Legends.

What you will do

• Partner with creative leadership to explore and develop new cosmetic thematics for champions and environments.
• Create production-ready concept art, orthographics, and moodboards for 3D, VFX, and animation teams.
• Translate game design intent and gameplay constraints into visually compelling stylized concepts.
• Mentor other artists by providing feedback and modeling high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary partners to ensure visual solutions serve both fantasy and gameplay.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in concept art for games or animation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong mastery of stylized art fundamentals, including anatomy, lighting, color, and value.
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of styles and process-driven creative decision-making.
• English: B2+ proficiency required (implied by communication requirements).

Nice to have

• Experience shipping content for AAA titles.
• Deep familiarity with League of Legends IP and player expectations.
• Experience designing for isometric camera perspectives.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work-life balance with an open paid time off policy.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees and their partners/children.
• 401k plan with company match.