Principal Concept Artist, Environment/Character - League of Legends

Riot Games•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$166,600 - $232,800

About The Position

As a Principal Concept Artist for League of Legends at Riot Games, you will bring champions, and gameplay moments to life through compelling, stylized visuals. Your work will help define iconic experiences for players around the world. You’ll join the League of Legends, where you’ll navigate constrained game design spaces and find elegant, thoughtful ways to express fantasy. Reporting to the Concept Art Lead, you’ll help shape the future of League’s art style, set standards through your work, and uplift your teammates through feedback and mentorship. This role is for someone who thrives on creative problem-solving, deeply understands the League IP, and believes that player delight starts with strong visual storytelling.

Requirements

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
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Ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources including fantasy, pop culture, historical references, and global trends
Portfolio demonstrating strong concept work across characters, props, and environments, balancing visual storytelling with gameplay clarity
Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Partner with creative leadership to explore new cosmetic thematics that elevate League’s champions, environments and express powerful fantasy
Concept compelling characters, environments, props, and skin lines that support gameplay clarity, aesthetic appeal, and originality
Translate design intent and gameplay constraints into visually satisfying concepts that align with League’s art and game design direction
Develop moodboards, style guides, and pitch materials grounded in research, taste, and trend awareness. Create production-ready concept art and orthographics for 3D artists, VFX, and animation teams
Actively participate in craft reviews and offer/receive feedback with clarity and intent
Mentor and support other artists by modeling quality, consistency, and collaboration
Work closely with cross-disciplinary partners to ensure visual solutions serve both gameplay and fantasy