Concept Art Intern – Teamfight Tactics Gameplay
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About Riot Games:
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner’s Code and Community Code. Their culture embraces differences as a strength, and their values guide their approach to work. They are committed to diversity and inclusion (D&I), promoting a fair and collaborative culture where employees treat one another with dignity and respect. They strive to build the most inclusive company in gaming. Riot Games provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees. They do not unlawfully discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Job Description: Concept Art Intern – Teamfight Tactics Gameplay
As a Concept Art Intern on the Teamfight Tactics Gameplay team at Riot Games, you will bring characters and creatures to life, translating sketches and narratives into compelling and iconic designs. You’ll be a problem solver, finding visual solutions for game concepts.
Responsibilities:
• Sketch, ideate, and iterate concepts of creatures, props, and VFX in collaboration with other developers.
• Develop detailed concept art and orthographs for 3D artists and animators.
• Creatively problem-solve and find efficient solutions for the look and feel of assets.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure narrative and visual cohesion.
• Support other disciplines throughout production, providing feedback and paintovers.
• Leverage knowledge of story tropes, archetypes, and narrative devices to improve designs.
• Utilize understanding of human and animal anatomy, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining art direction consistency.
Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or non-degree program, graduating in 2026.
• Full-time availability for a 12-week internship.
• Eligibility to work in your country of residence.
• Experience with Photoshop or similar painting/design tools.
• Ability to showcase iterations and sketches alongside final rendered pieces.
Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Photoshop and painting/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, mainstream trends, and/or pop culture.
• Strong understanding of designing characters for isometric views.
• Ability to include references, notes, studies, different angles, player interaction details, and justifications for design choices in your portfolio.
Success Factors: Craft expertise, collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. Demonstrated player empathy and care for player experiences are highly valued.
Portfolio Guidelines:
• Limit applications to one role.
• Online portfolio preferred (ArtStation, personal website, etc.).
• Include password if work is under NDA.
• Ensure portfolio accessibility and include the link on your resume.
• Fan art is acceptable.
• Immerse yourself in the game to understand its feel, tone, and look.
Internship Perks: Paid internship, 401(k) participation, in-game perks, Play Fund participation, intern-focused events.
Duties That May Create Basis for Disqualification (Per Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance):
Safeguarding confidential data, communication with others, accessing company assets and systems, and ensuring a safe player environment. These relate to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance. Job duties may evolve.
(Remote Only) hourly Rate: USD $35.48
