About the role
Role Overview
Riot Visual Designers craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systemic design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory, and illustration. Designers collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and act as both artistic and design problem solvers. They understand players and ask questions about the what, who, and how when solving for an interface or communication challenge.
As a Principal Visual Design Artist on an unpublished R&D title, you will be responsible for all aspects of Visual Design in an early-stage R&D game. You will report to the Visual Design Lead and collaborate with other artists to establish the style of the game's user interface, while working collaboratively with engineers, designers, and producers to deliver new, delightful experiences to players.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to create a visual style that satisfies the creative goals - establishing a unique visual identity for the game’s UI
- Create visually balanced and intuitive interfaces that show 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 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
Perks and Benefits
- 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
- Short and long-term disability
Compensation
- Base salary range: $185,200.00 - $258,000.00 USD
- Additional compensation: Incentive compensation, equity
Working Conditions and Compliance
- Collaborative team environment focused on player empathy
- Compliance with local fair chance ordinances regarding criminal history, specifically regarding:
- 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