Senior Visual Design Artist - League of Legends, Summoners Rift Environment

Riot Visual Designers seek to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory and illustration. Designers collaborate with cross disciplinary teams and act as both artistic and design problem solvers. They understand players and ask questions about the what, who and how when solving for an interface or communication challenge.

As a Senior Visual Designer on League of Legends, you will work collaboratively with other visual designers and artists to develop interactive experiences for League of Legends. We need your help producing assets of the highest quality to help immerse our players in the world of Runeterra. On our team you will report to the Art Director and collaborate with other artists to develop style guides, set visual direction, implement content, and improve on existing design work in and around the game.

Responsibilities :

Help shape UI direction for the League features, defining directions that meets the creative goals and artistic direction of the projectCreate visually balanced and intuitive interfaces that show a strong grasp of readability, hierarchy, platform and player behavior patternsCreate and extend themes throughout the project establishing style guides, design systems, and conventionsUnderstand concepts and process behind the existing guides, but also know when to break the rulesCollaborate with art, game design, UX design and engineering to create a compelling visual experience that meets the goals for player interactionCreate assets through each stage of development, driving the development of concepts from early ideation all the way to implementation in game engineUse deep knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, and illustration to create seamless player experiencesPossess a growth mindset, seeking mentorship from the discipline artists and communityInnovate within and help elevate the quality bar for your discipline.Required Qualifications :

Hands-on experience contributing to a major feature, game, product launch, or entertainment property through the craft of visual communication design.5 years of professional experience as a Visual Designer, UI Designer, or UI ArtistExpert knowledge in FigmaDesired Qualifications :

Knowledge of the game development pipeline including optimization, localization, implementationExperience in Adobe CC products including photoshopFamiliarity with game engines ( Unity / Unreal )Experience in a secondary area such as motion graphics, illustration, animation, or modeling is a plusFor 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 has a focus on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to 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.

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It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and 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 and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and 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, and 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 and sensitive Company dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and / or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

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Base salary range between $142,900.00 - $199,600.00 USD incentive compensation equity 401K with company match medical, dental, vision, and life insurance short and long-term disability open PTO.

Salary : $142,900 - $199,600