Riot Games · 1 month ago
Principal Animation Artist - Unpublished R&D Product
Los Angeles, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$179K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expRiot Games is a company dedicated to creating player-first experiences in gaming. As a Principal Animation Artist, you will be responsible for all aspects of animation development for core gameplay, collaborating with designers and artists to enhance the content pipeline while ensuring high-quality animations that resonate with players.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Create animation assets at production level quality
Work closely with design and create animations that meet the specific gameplay requirements
Recognize areas of opportunity for animation to enhance gameplay
Meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity
Consistently communicate with the team by giving and receiving feedback, directing next steps, and providing clear goals and outcomes to the team
Motivate and develop the team members and act as a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience working in animation within the gaming industry
5+ years of professional experience working in Maya
3+ years of experience working directly and implementing in Unreal Engine
A standout reel will demonstrate a range of locomotion cycles, gameplay actions, and a clear mastery of animation fundamentals
Create animation assets at production level quality
Work closely with design and create animations that meet the specific gameplay requirements
Recognize areas of opportunity for animation to enhance gameplay
Meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity
Consistently communicate with the team by giving and receiving feedback, directing next steps, and providing clear goals and outcomes to the team
Motivate and develop the team members and act as a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects
Preferred
Strong sense of game design and gameplay
Strong pre-vis and storytelling animation skills
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Equity
401K with company match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Open PTO
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
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
Recent News
2026-01-07
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