Riot Games · 1 day ago
Technical Art Intern - Rigging, Teamfight Tactics - Summer 2026 (Remote)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$39.13/hr - $39.13/hr
Start in 2026 SummerRiot Games is seeking a Technical Art Intern for their Rigging team. The intern will create rigs for characters and props, oversee tool creation, and work closely with various art disciplines to enhance workflow and functionality.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Create various game-ready rigs for characters and assets using tools such as Maya
Troubleshoot problems to help teammates overcome blockers and remove inefficiencies
Participate in a culture of critique: communicate clear goals and outcomes, give and take constructive feedback, decide on next-steps
Ensure rigging assets conform to strict technical specifications
Communicate and collaborate with other discipline experts to ensure your work contributes to an optimal player experience
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college, university or non-degree program
Graduating in the 2027 calendar year
Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
Eligible to work in the country that you reside in during this remote program
Experience with content creation tools, such as Maya, Photoshop
Demonstrates an understanding of character rigging workflows, including joint placement, skinning, constraints, and animation preparation
Experience with rigs for characters and creatures of diverse shape and size (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc)
Preferred
Ability to demonstrate a rig's range of motion in expressive, exaggerated, dynamic resonant poses that show good deformation and volume preservation
Proficient in writing Python scripts using Maya commands to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and integrate rigging or animation processes with the production pipeline
Possesses a foundational understanding of 3D mathematics, including vectors, matrices, transformations, and rotations, to support rigging, animation, and technical problem-solving within 3D environments
Benefits
401(k) plan
In-game perks
The ability to participate in our Play Fund
Intern focused events
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
A. Dylan Jadeja
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Beck
Co-chairman, Co-founder
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