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Principal Technical Artist – Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games
Job Summary
Riot Games is seeking a Principal Technical Artist to join our Unpublished R&D Product team in Los Angeles, USA. This role will focus on bridging the gap between art and engineering, driving technical innovation, and supporting the creation of cutting-edge game content and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with artists, engineers, and designers to develop and implement technical art solutions.
- Design and maintain art pipelines and tools to improve efficiency and quality.
- Research and prototype new technologies to push the boundaries of visual quality and performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other artists and team members.
- Optimize assets and workflows for real-time rendering and game performance.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure art assets meet technical requirements and artistic vision.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a Technical Artist in game development or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of 3D art pipelines, shaders, scripting, and real-time rendering techniques.
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Houdini, Substance Painter, and game engines (Unreal, Unity, or proprietary engines).
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, C#, or HLSL.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate solutions effectively.
- Passion for innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on AAA game titles or large-scale projects.
- Familiarity with machine learning or procedural content generation techniques.
- Background in graphics programming or shader development.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working in agile development environments.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Game Design, or a related field is preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or in a similar role within the gaming or interactive media industry.
Benefits & Compensation
Riot Games offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) plans, generous paid time off, and a dynamic work environment focused on creativity and innovation.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online through the Riot Games careers portal. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or examples of relevant work.
