Motion Graphics Artists concept and give life to high-quality motion projects for Riot Games products. Your technical skills and keen aesthetic eye for motion and compositing will transform static images into dynamic works of art. You will make creative decisions to define how elements within projects will interact, build, transition, and function in collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers.
As a Senior Motion Graphics Artist on the Art and Design Services team, you will design and execute all of our customer’s motion requests, like logo animations, page transitions, lower thirds, short explainer videos, and more. You will collaborate with visual designers in creating engaging and informative videos for internal and external use. The Motion Graphics Artist II will work closely with the Visual Design Art Manager and the Art and Design Services team to design, develop, and produce high-quality motion graphics and animations using After Effects and Premiere.
Responsibilities:
- Design and create motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using After Effects and Premiere.
- Collaborate with designers, producers, and stakeholders to develop video concepts and storyboards.
- Edit and assemble video footage, adding music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
- Utilize your expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create high-quality assets for animation and graphic design purposes.
- Work with Google Slides to integrate animations and graphics into presentations, helping to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to stakeholders.
- Manage project timelines and clearly communicate progress to team members.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques to continuously improve the quality of motion graphics and animations.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
- Work with other teams to ensure all videos are in line with the Riot Games brand guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a motion graphics artist
- Expert knowledge of After Effects and Premiere
- Strong understanding of design principles, including composition, color theory, typography, and layout
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with a solid understanding of their respective tools and features
- Ability to self-manage multiple projects at once and successfully navigate challenging deadlines
- Strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in creating 2D informative animations and graphics
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Riot Games IPs and style
- Previous experience in the video game industry or related field
- Experience in working with Unreal Engine 5
- Familiarity with Google Slides and the ability to incorporate animations and graphics seamlessly into presentations
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!
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.
Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner’s Code and Community Code . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming .
- (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $102,000.00 – $143,200.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant’s criminal history (LAMC 189.00).