Senior Environment Artist

As one of the most popular PC games today, League of Legends is reshaping PC gaming and core gamers perception of virtual goods.  Riot Games (named a Top 30 developer by Game Developer Magazine), the publisher and developer of League of Legends, is experiencing a period of rapid growth, doubling the size of the company in the past year.  With several million players in their first game across the US and Europe, and numerous awards (including IGN.com’s Readers' Choice for Best Multiplayer Game for League of Legends), Riot Games has pioneered new ground with their debut title and is continuing to aggressively expand.

Currently, we have a great opportunity for a Senior Environment Artist in our Los Angeles, CA office. If you want the opportunity to grow with a creative and talented team and have a positive, "can do" attitude, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be a gamer with a passion for team-based online multiplayer gaming. Applicants must also be able to remain positive and work effectively and efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Support in the creation of environment art for League of Legends in the following areas:
    • Environment asset modeling and texturing
    • Sculpting high res models in Mudbox or Zbrush
    • Hand painting terrain textures in Photoshop and Mudbox
    • Environment Lighting
    • Level exporting and optimization
    • Managing the production of level art assets with outsource external vendors
    • Art direction of outsourced art assets with external vendors

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as an environment artist
  • Have experience with leadership within an art team
  • Body of work should include at least 3 AAA titles
  • Expert level knowledge of 3D Studio Max or Maya (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of digital lighting and color theory
  • Expert level knowledge of Photoshop
  • Must be able to hand paint stylized textures in the League of Legends style
  • Advanced knowledge of Mudbox and Zbrush modeling and texturing
  • Advanced knowledge in creating high poly assets for use in generating maps for use on low poly in game assets
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Must have a reel or website demonstrating your personal work
  • Must be self-motivated

Preferred:

  • Passion for video games
  • Knowledge of video games industry
  • Strong ability to prioritize effectively
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude

To apply, please send resume, cover letter and demo reel/portfolio link with Senior Environment Artist | Name in the subject line to: art_recruiting@riotgames.com.