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Principal Concept Artist, Environment/Character - League of Legends

Riot Games · Los Angeles, USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
77 days
Riot Games's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Riot Games's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Riot Games
high
107 stale, 3 reposted of 107 open
Hiring momentum
225 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Riot Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Riot Games.

About this role

As a Principal Concept Artist for League of Legends at Riot Games, you will create compelling and stylized visuals for characters, environments, and props that enhance gameplay and resonate with players. Your role involves collaborating with creative leadership, developing concept art, and mentoring other artists while navigating design constraints. You will also participate in craft reviews and ensure that visual solutions align with the game's artistic direction.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Riot Games as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of professional experience in concept art for games or animation
  • A strong portfolio highlighting early ideation, a range of visual styles, and case studies that showcase your process and creative decision-making, with concept work across characters, props, and environments, balancing visual storytelling with gameplay clarity
  • Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop (or equivalent software)
  • Strong grasp of stylized art fundamentals: anatomy, form, lighting, color, and value
  • Ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources including fantasy, pop culture, historical references, and global trends
  • Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments

Nice to have

  • Shipped content for at least AAA title
  • Familiarity with League of Legends, its champions, cosmetics, and player expectations
  • Experience designing for isometric camera gameplay
  • Ability to deliver broad-appeal visuals while pushing boundaries in creative expression
  • Learning mindset and openness to evolving tools and workflows

What you get

  • Open paid time off policy
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
  • 401k with company match

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves navigating constrained game design spaces
  • Emphasis on player empathy and experience could imply a focus on user-centered design
  • Expectations for mentorship and collaboration may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by Riot Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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