Senior Concept Artist

6 months ago

Shanghai, China Riot Games Full time

Responsibilities:

Create stunning concept art pieces, including sketches, paintings, illustrations, and digital drawings. Create and develop visual concepts for projects including character and splash art designs Apply artistic principles such as color, lighting, and composition to convey emotions, atmosphere, and story elements in the work you do. Work with Team and Art Leads to ensure concept art outputs meet our craft bar  Ensure all concepts meet requirements of our game’s needs Collaborate with the production team to understand and interpret project requirements and provide relevant artistic guidance. Participate in team discussions and brainstorming sessions to provide creative input and design solutions for the project. Assist other members of the art team by providing artistic direction and support.

Required Qualifications:

Extensive work experience in a relevant field, with at least 5 years of experience as a concept artist.  Excellent drawing and illustration skills with proficiency in traditional and digital art tools. Strong artistic expression abilities to translate ideas into visual imagery. In-depth understanding of artistic principles such as character design, environment design, and new thematic creation.. Familiarity with game development processes and related software tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.  Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other artists, designers, and producers. Efficiently deliver artwork based on project requirements and deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience creating stylized 2D artwork Ability to illustrate images used for promotional or in game art Experience creating thematic pitch or world building visual development

Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you

Our Perks:

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.

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