As part of the Environment Art team, you will channel your knowledge of concepting, modeling, & texturing to help tell stories through visually compelling environments. Working within both design & technical constraints you will build optimized environments that elevate the purpose & mood of the game. Your craft expertise & eye for structure, form, shape language, & design will help develop & build fantastic new worlds for our players to explore.

As a Senior 3D Environment Artist on the Maps & Modes team you will report to a 3D Environment Art Manager. Your modeling skills, artistic eye, & understanding of composition, form, lighting & color will be used to create 3D assets to help refine League of Legends visual art style. You will work closely with Product & Delivery Leads to stay aligned on vision & priorities. Using your craft expertise & high-level collaboration, youll work with an experienced & passionate team to deliver immersive & enriching experiences to players. 

Responsibilities:

• Create 3D Art using a combination of modeling, procedural & hand crafted texturing.
• Create modular environment tilesets, key assets & props in League of Legends art style & visual bar.
• Use Z-Brush along with Substance Designer/Painter to create 3D assets in Leagues art style that are baseline procedurally textured & then polished with a skilled hand painted style.
• Work with Tech Art to create & export assets to the game engine.
• Provide timely feedback & paintovers to team members & outsourcers to help guide them in producing high quality assets aligned with the vision of the product.
• Collaborate with Concept, Tech art, Animation VFX, & Narrative, Audio, Design & Engineering teams to create resonating visuals that enhance the player experience in League of Legends.
• Drive the development & documentation for standard operating procedures.
• Maintain open & frequent communication with Production & other Craft leads.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience creating 3D environment props and/or characters in games, animation, or related industries.
• Advanced skills in 3D/2D Software - Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop & Substance Painter.
• Demonstrated a deep understanding of composition, form, color theory & anatomy.
• Demonstrated ability to create stylized environments through past professional or personal work samples.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the League of Legends IP & skins universe
• Experience working with external vendors, giving thorough direction & delivering timely, clear feedback

As a part of the application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their work.

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy & other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, & life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, & children, & a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games & experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether youre working directly on a new player-facing experience or youre supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, were better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, were looking forward to your application.

Its our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants & members of Riot Games Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped & disabled Rioters & does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal & state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state & local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, & the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential & sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters & third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, & networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players & other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, & compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs & additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency & security.