About the role
Role Overview
Visual Designers at Riot craft player experiences through systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, and illustration. Designers collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to act as both artistic and design problem solvers. As a Principal Visual Design Artist on an unpublished R&D title, you are responsible for all aspects of Visual Design in an early-stage R&D game. You will report to the Visual Design Lead, collaborate with other artists to establish the UI style, and work with engineers, designers, and producers to deliver player experiences.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to create a visual style that satisfies creative goals, establishing a unique visual identity for the game’s UI.
- Create visually balanced and intuitive interfaces that demonstrate an excellent grasp of readability, hierarchy, platform, and player behavior patterns.
- Guide the planning of UI work, working with artists and designers to build on the creative vision.
- Create assets through each stage of development, taking ideas from concept to in-game implementation.
- Use deep knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, and illustration to create a seamless player experience.
- Extend themes throughout the project, establishing style guides and conventions.
- Establish the quality bar for visual design for the game.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience contributing to a major feature, game, product launch, or entertainment property through the craft of visual communication design.
- 8+ years of professional experience as a Visual Designer, UI Designer, or UI Artist.
- Expert knowledge in Figma and Adobe CC.
- Knowledge of the game development pipeline including optimization, localization, and implementation.
- Experience shipping games in Unreal, Unity, or any relevant game engine.
- Portfolio that demonstrates visual taste of contemporary graphic design and strong artistic style.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing brand identities, logos, brand kits, etc.
- Experience in a secondary area such as motion graphics, illustration, animation, or modeling.
Compensation and Perks
- Base salary range: $185,200.00 - $258,000.00 USD (applicable to both Los Angeles and Mercer Island locations).
- Includes incentive compensation and equity.
- 401k with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short and long-term disability.
- Open paid time off (PTO) policy and flexible work schedules.
- Parental leave for employees, spouses, or domestic partners.
Additional Information
Riot Games prioritizes player empathy and collaborative team environments. The company provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and is committed to reasonable accommodations.
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 data.
- Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors.
- Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks.
- Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters.