As part of the Real-Time VFX team at Riot, you'll play a role in designing and implementing the dynamic, intentional effects that add atmosphere and depth to a range of gameplay moments. With your experience you'll create aesthetically astounding visuals that communicate essential gameplay information. You'll also be a part of the visual effects community which connects all visual effects artists across Riot in events ranging from technical knowledge share talks, hosting guest speakers, or even fun game time together.
As a VFX Craft Lead on an Unpublished R &D Project you'll report into the Art Director. You will be responsible for building and managing the VFX team to meet the project's ambitious goals. You'll work closely with other art and design leaders on the team to build towards a unified vision while owning and informing the VFX space, and make calls on how it contributes towards that vision. You'll create best practices that work for your project and team to progress towards production. You'll also connect with the VFX Managers across Riot to build report, share learnings, and keep informed across the discipline.
Responsibilities:Partnering with IP strategy to enforce IP consistency across product and bring visibility to other VFX managers on relevant VFX updates
Partner with Expressions, Agents and Valorant Art Directors to proactively create strategies for emergent and long term future Valorant VFX IP and content needs.
Partner with Techart, Engineering, Production and R&D Project Leadership to define sustainable long term VFX production pipeline and tools needs that are scalable for our internal and external partners.
Partner with the Art Director to design and implement the right level of VFX for early prototype through pre-production to ensure the project is set up for the transition into full production
Desired Skills:
As a part of the application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an art test.
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 benefits pages for more information.
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