Animation Artist II - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay Los Angeles (USA) Riot Games USD 109,200-153,[...]

Animation Artist II - Teamfight Tactics, Gameplay

As a member of the Teamfight Tactics Gameplay team, you will bring characters, environments, and in-game sequences to life through classic animation principles. Work will vary from character and environment animation, adapting existing animations for new gameplay mechanics, updating classic content, to working on innovative explorations for future Teamfight Tactics features.

As an Animation Artist on TFT you will begin by working directly with our art, engineering, and technical art teams to help adapt and integrate legacy and new animations into gameplay-ready assets while supporting new technical workflows. You will craft animations tailored to gameplay needs and rework existing assets to fit evolving mechanics.

A great reel will showcase a diverse selection of game-related animation, a strong foundation in the principles of animation, and a solid knowledge of animation tools, pipelines, and processes.

Responsibilities :

Create high quality animations for TFT characters and environments

Refine and repurpose classic animations for modern gameplay systems

Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to optimize animations for performance and seamless integration

Troubleshoot technical challenges in animation pipelines and workflows in partnership with developers

Required Qualifications :

3+ years of game development Experience

Excellent knowledge of Maya and modern game engines

Development experience of Animation Systems (Sequencers, Blueprints, State Machines, in-engine animation and rigging tools, etc)

Understand animation principles, and body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques

Demonstrated excellence in collaboration and communication within cross-disciplinary teams

Desired Qualifications :

Familiarity with Teamfight Tactics, League of Legends, and Runeterra IP

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Riot focuses on work / life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.

At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories :

Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data

Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and / or players, including minors

Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks

Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $109,200.00 - $153,300.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

About the company

Rioters wanted : we're looking for humble, but ambitious, razor-sharp pros who take play seriously.

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to change the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and it's for them that Riot continues to evolve the League experience, in-game and beyond.

Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 2,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For," "25 Best Companies to Work in Technology," "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials," and "50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility."

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