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Principal Concept Artist (Characters) - Unpublished R&D Product job at Riot Games. Los Angeles, CA. As a Character Concept Artist at Riot, you will bring characters and creatures to life. Drawing inspiration from as little as a napkin sketch or as much as a full narrative concept, you will generate ideas and craft designs that are resonant, compelling, and iconic. You will help come up with visual solutions for game concepts. As a Principal Character Concept Artist on the Unpublished R&D Product team, you will be responsible for designing characters that fit the thematics and tone of the game, while helping to define a unique interpretation of the IP that aligns with our genre and gameplay needs. You will partner with the Art Director and character art leaders, working across disciplines to shape the visual identity of new characters. Collaboration with designers, writers, and producers will be essential to bring these characters to life through strong, story-driven design. Responsibilities: Ideate and create highly varied character concepts Express character and story through your designs Explore creative solutions to establish a unique visual identity for the characters in the game Craft detailed concept art for 3D artists and outsourcing Work with game designers to understand and fulfill gameplay needs Collaborate with team artists by providing and receiving creative feedback and setting clear goals Work closely with the Art Director to explore and define new styles and tones in the IP Discover and incorporate interesting trends and non-traditional references Deliver concept assets that meet the project's game and visual design requirements Guide and mentor junior team members Required Qualifications: 10+ years of concept design experience in gaming or equivalent industry 5+ years of professional experience with Photoshop or equivalent software Experience in a Principal or Lead role involving style establishment or vision setting Desired Qualifications: Experience shipping at least one AAA game title Experience working on a highly recognizable stylized game Experience in pre-production for at least one game Experience creating character concepts, especially in fantasy styles Familiarity with Riot’s IPs Please provide a portfolio of high-quality concept art, including stylized artwork, when applying. Success in this role requires craft expertise, collaboration, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. We value your past experience, your relationship with games, and embodying player empathy. Our Perks: Riot emphasizes work/life balance with flexible schedules, paid time off, and benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, parental leave, and a 401k match. Visit our benefits pages for details. We foster an inclusive culture based on teamwork, diversity, and respect. Riot is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, without discrimination based on protected categories. Core duties may include safeguarding sensitive data, communication, and ensuring a safe environment. These are essential for operations, trust, and compliance, and may evolve as needed. Base salary range in Los Angeles: $166,600 - $232,800 USD, plus incentives, equity, 401k match, insurance, disability, and PTO.

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