Full-Time

Principal VFX Artist

League of Legends

Posted on 7/30/2024

Riot Games

Riot Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops and publishes online multiplayer games

Gaming

Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
  • BA in Game Art Development (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of professional experience working on VFX in the video games industry
  • Professional experience working in 3D/2D Software - Maya, 3DS Max, and Photoshop
  • Experience creating high-quality, stylized real-time VFX
  • High proficiency in VFX development, including fundamentals like timing, shape language, color theory and mesh engineering
  • Knowledge of games with isometric view as it pertains to game design and visual clarity
Responsibilities
  • The majority of your time will be spent creating VFX for the League PIE team while also contributing high-level strategic projects for League of Legends
  • Be a leader in the Riot VFX space through your work - whether defining craft, standards, owning workflow, or setting vision etc.
  • Craft Industry quality defining visual effects that communicate essential game information while emphasizing Champion core truths
  • Provide as-needed support of all aspects of VFX process; from set-up through production and troubleshooting
  • Proactively seek discipline improvements and build effective plans to address them
  • Lead on creative and complex assignments with multiple disciplines and product leaders
  • Level up other VFX Artists through mentorship, feedback, and paint overs
  • Be an available resource for other products seeking context on Skins/PIE VFX
  • Support the Associate Art Director on emergent tasks where needed
  • Innovate within PIE’s established workflows, finding creative ways to elevate our most premium products even further
  • Be an active member within the broader VFX community, frequently leading meetings and projects to enhance the skills and knowledge of craft members
  • Be a role model by consistently embodying and upholding our company values in every aspect of your work and interactions

Riot Games develops and publishes online multiplayer games, with its most famous title being "League of Legends." This game has a large player base and offers both competitive and cooperative experiences for gamers. Players can download and play the games for free, but they can also make in-game purchases for cosmetic items and enhancements that do not affect gameplay. Riot Games stands out from competitors like Blizzard and Valve by creating engaging gaming experiences that build strong communities. The company also hosts esports events and sells merchandise, contributing to its revenue. Additionally, Riot Forge, a division of Riot Games, partners with other developers to create new games within the League of Legends universe, expanding their offerings while maintaining quality.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2006

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Benefits

Healthcare

Family Care

Open Paid Time Off

Retirement

Play Fund

Donation Matching

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