Concept Art Lead - League of Legends, Minigames

Established in 2020, the Singapore Studio is Riot’s second international game development studio. Our mission is to “scale Riot’s games to hyper-serve players.” Riot has been expanding our footprint in Asia and accelerating our talent growth to develop games that deliver great experiences to our players.

We partner with our LA headquarters on game development for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT, and 2XKO. The Singapore Studio is seeking talented, passionate Rioters with backgrounds in all areas of game development to build games that make it better to be a player.

We’re focused on working together to promote individual autonomy, ownership, collaboration, and inclusivity, so every Rioter can be their best while we boldly pursue games.

That's where you come in.

Riot Games Singapore is seeking an experienced Concept Art Lead to join our Minigames team on League of Legends. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional worldbuilding concept craft skills which encompasses character/prop/environment design, having a strong affinity toward concept art that focuses on narrative and storytelling that supports illustration/gameplay. You will be responsible for producing concept art for 2D interactive art assets and scenes in the League of Legends art style. You will also be working directly with game designers to solve game design issues in the visual space.

• You will be responsible for leading and occasionally creating concepts/illustrations with the art team and setting the bar for excellence
• You will collaborate with Rioters in Singapore and worldwide to make sure product goals are fulfilled and working practices are appropriate
• Drive the development of style guides and process guides (SOPs)
• Lead and improve team rituals to support craft and individual growth by developing their craft skills through mentoring or feedback and building trust

Responsibilities:

Product & Stakeholder management

• Working closely with partners in LA to foster creative collaboration and provide visibility of production
• Ensure product pipeline is running smoothly and solve pain points
• Seeking opportunities in collaborating across disciplines for greater product cohesion

Scheduling and Planning

• Working closely with a producer to understand cross-discipline dependencies to map out timelines to ensure assets are delivered on schedule
• Ensure schedules are healthy for production teams and balance it so there are little to no instances of high crunch or periods of extended idleness

Leadership and Team management

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team concept artists or partner vendors to achieve artistic excellence in worldbuilding and illustrations for Minigames
• Watch over and work day-to-day with vendor teams and provide clear actionable feedback and direction, and ensuring alignment with the project vision and craft expectations

Driving Craft Excellence

• Oversee and assist the creation of high quality 2D concepts that explore and expand on existing (or new) visual and narrative world building in League of Legends
• Setting clear direction and craft goals that align with the product needs
• Understanding cross-discipline dependencies and working collaboratively in providing the best solutions to meet their expectations
• Ensuring all concept/illustration assets meet the artistic and technical standards expected of Riot Games products and supporting teams in reaching the benchmark

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in concept art and illustration within the gaming industry
• At least 1 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-quality visual assets on time

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in worldbuilding through environment/character/prop design
• Strong knowledge of 2D art software (e.g., Photoshop/CSP)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively
• Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for gaming and art
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio showcasing worldbuilding concepts and illustrations, and a cover letter detailing their leadership experience and artistic vision.

Our Perks:

• Full relocation support
• Full health insurance for you, your spouse, and children
• Open paid time off
• Retirement benefits with company matching
• Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability
• Play Fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games
• We will double down on your donations of time and money to non-profits

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!