Riot Games

Principal Visual Design Artist - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games$125K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in Visual Design, UI Design, or UI Art
  • Hands-on experience in major game or entertainment feature launches
  • Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Familiarity with game development pipeline and optimization
  • Experience with game engines like Unreal or Unity
  • Strong portfolio showcasing contemporary graphic design and artistic style

Responsibilities

  • Create a unique visual style that aligns with the game's creative goals
  • Design intuitive interfaces prioritizing readability and user behavior
  • Guide UI project planning in collaboration with artists and designers
  • Develop assets from concept through to in-game implementation
  • Utilize expertise in design principles to enhance player experience
  • Establish and maintain style guides and design conventions
  • Set high-quality standards for the game's visual design

Benefits

  • Open paid time off policy
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave for employees and family
  • 401k with company match
Full Job Description
As a Principal Visual Design Artist on an unpublished R&D title, you will be responsible for all aspects of Visual Design in an early-stage R&D game. We need your help to produce assets of the highest quality so our players can immerse themselves in our world. You'll report to the Visual Design Lead and collaborate with other artists to establish the style of the game's user interface. You'll also work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and producers, and together will give new, delightful experiences to our players.
Responsibilities:
  • Work with the team to create a visual style that satisfies the creative goals - establishing a unique visual identity for the game's UI
  • Create visually balanced and intuitive interfaces that show an excellent grasp of readability, hierarchy, platform and player behavior patterns
  • Guide the planning of UI work, working with artists and designers to build on the creative vision
  • Create assets through each stage of development, taking ideas from concept to in-game implementation
  • Use deep knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, and illustration to create seamless player experience
  • Extend themes throughout the project, establishing style guides and conventions
  • Establish the quality bar for visual design for the game
Required Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience contributing to a major feature, game, product launch, or entertainment property through the craft of visual communication design.
  • 8+ years of professional experience as a Visual Designer, UI Designer, or UI Artist
  • Expert knowledge in Figma & Adobe CC
  • Knowledge of the game development pipeline including optimization, localization and implementation
  • Experience shipping games in Unreal, Unity, or any relevant game engine.
  • Portfolio that demonstrates visual taste of contemporary graphic design and strong artistic style
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience developing brand identities, logos, brand kits, etc.
  • Experience in a secondary area such as motion graphics, illustration, animation, or modeling

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Our Perks:

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

About Riot Games

Riot Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and is best known for its flagship game, League of Legends. The game has become one of the most popular esports titles in the world, with millions of players and fans around the globe. Riot Games is committed to creating high-quality, immersive gaming experiences that bring people together and foster a sense of community. The company is also dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry, and has launched several initiatives to support underrepresented groups.
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2,500 employees
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2006

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