Concept Art Intern – Teamfight Tactics
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About Riot Games:
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork, embracing differences as a strength. Their culture is guided by the Summoner’s Code and Community Code, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. They strive for a fair and collaborative environment where Rioters treat each other with dignity and respect. Riot Games provides equal employment opportunity and makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees. They are committed to compliance with relevant fair chance laws regarding employment of individuals with criminal histories.
Job Description: Concept Art Intern – Teamfight Tactics
As a Concept Art Intern on the Teamfight Tactics Gameplay team at Riot Games, you will be responsible for bringing characters and creatures to life. You’ll work closely with other developers to design creatures, props, and visual effects that enhance the game’s narrative and visual cohesion. This is a remote internship with a 12-week duration and a pay rate of USD $35.48/hour.
Responsibilities:
• Sketch, ideate, and iterate concepts: Collaborate with developers to create concepts for creatures, props, and VFX.
• Develop detailed concept art and orthographs: Provide detailed artwork for 3D artists and animators to use in game asset creation.
• Problem-solve creatively: Find efficient solutions for the visual look and feel of assets.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work with various teams to ensure assets are implemented effectively and cohesively.
• Support production: Offer feedback and paintovers throughout the production process.
• Leverage narrative knowledge: Utilize understanding of story tropes, archetypes, and narrative devices to improve designs.
• Apply anatomical knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of human and animal anatomy, while adhering to the game’s art direction.
Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or non-degree program.
• Graduating in 2026.
• Full-time availability for the 12-week internship.
• Eligibility to work in your country of residence.
• Experience with Photoshop or similar software.
• Ability to showcase iterations and sketches alongside final pieces.
Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Photoshop and design tools.
• Ability to digitally paint volumetric form and material differentiation in isometric and orthographic views.
• Understanding of color and value structure.
• Experience creating designs inspired by historical, fantasy, sci-fi, and pop culture references.
• Strong understanding of isometric character design.
• Ability to include references, notes, studies, and explanations of design choices in your work.
Portfolio Requirements:
• Submit your portfolio online (ArtStation, personal website, etc.).
• Limit applications to one role.
• If using password-protected work, include the password in your application.
• Ensure your portfolio is accessible and the link is included on your resume.
• Showcase your best work, including fan art. Demonstrate understanding of the game’s tone and style.
Perks:
Riot Internships offer paid positions, 401(k) participation, in-game perks, and access to the Play Fund for community engagement. Interns also participate in intern-focused events.
