Responsibilities:
- Provide clear visual direction aligned with the Art Director’s goals
- Partner with the League PC, Modes and Gameplay Art Directors to define visual style and direction for multiple product features
- Develop outsourcing strategies and documentation
- Ensure the team produces high-quality artwork that meets technical performance targets
- Partner with Product and Delivery teams to provide visibility into team deliverables and velocity
- Maintain a healthy development pace for artists
- Review final work, delivering feedback to ensure quality and consistency
- Ensure IP cohesion and fidelity across projects
- Hold the team accountable to Riot’s art quality and performance standards
- Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment where all members feel valued
- Reduce noise, emotional friction, and toxic patterns within the team
- Balance the needs of Riot with the needs of the team
- Represent the team’s voice and direction to other teams and products
- Drive the development of efficient art pipelines
Required Qualifications:
- BA in Game Art Development (or equivalent experience)
- Experience as a Senior or Lead Artist
- 5+ years of industry experience
- 4+ years of management experience