Senior VFX Artist - Teamfight Tactics

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior VFX Artist III on the Teamfight Tactics team at Riot Games, you'll contribute to a range of R&D projects, developing new systems and assets for the game. You'll collaborate with designers, engineers, and other artists to create engaging gameplay visuals, updating existing effects and innovating new features. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers, updating iconic effects, leading visual development from concept to implementation, balancing visual appeal with gameplay clarity, and solving complex production challenges. You'll be working on projects such as environment VFX, adapting existing assets for new mechanics, and creating innovative effects for future features. The role requires expertise in real-time stylized VFX, proficiency in 3D/2D software, and a strong understanding of the game development pipeline. The ideal candidate will be passionate about gaming and player experience, demonstrating a collaborative spirit and a commitment to creating visually stunning and informative effects.
Must have:
  • 5+ years real-time VFX experience
  • Proficiency in 3D/2D software (Unreal, Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop)
  • High-quality stylized VFX creation
  • Game development pipeline understanding
  • Collaboration with designers & engineers
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unreal's Niagara/Cascade
  • Familiarity with League of Legends/TFT IP
  • Vendor direction & feedback experience
  • VFX, materials, and PBR asset creation
Perks:
  • Open paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401k with company match

Job Details

As a VFX Artist III on the Teamfight Tactics Team, you will support a variety of projects on our R&D team, as we create new systems and assets that will both surprise and delight players.

You will work closely with the team’s Delivery Manager, Designers, Engineers, other discipline artists and the Art Lead to stay aligned on vision and priorities. Work days will vary from a wide range of products; from Environment VFX, adapting existing assets for new gameplay mechanics, updating classic content, to working on innovative effects for future Teamfight Tactics features.

As part of the VFX craft discipline, you’ll help design and implement special effects that enrich the atmosphere and depth of the game. With your artistic and technical expertise, you’ll create visually stunning effects that also communicate vital game information. Your skills in asset conversion and system setup will allow you to reimagine existing elements and create fresh visual experiences that resonate with players.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with designers to create engaging gameplay visuals
  • Update and adapt iconic effects from existing game assets into Teamfight Tactics
  • Lead the visual development of VFX from concept to in-engine implementation
  • Balance visual appeal and gameplay clarity, ensuring that effects accurately represent their intended gameplay action or state 
  • Solve complex production challenges and assist in guiding decisions around clarity and implementation to support product and design needs                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience creating real-time stylized VFX in games 
  • Skills in 3D/2D Software - Unreal, Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop 
  • Proven ability to create high-quality, stylized real-time VFX
  • Comprehensive understanding of the game development pipeline, including optimization and implementation

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Development experience creating VFX, materials, and PBR assets within modern game engines (Unreal’s Niagara, Cascade, etc)
  • Familiarity with League of Legends / Teamfight Tactics IP and style
  • Experience in providing direction and constructive feedback to vendors

 

As a part of the application process, you will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of your work and may be asked to complete an art test.

 

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!

 

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the and . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of and our ongoing work to build the .

 

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

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

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security. 

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