VALORANT is Riot’s take on a character-based tactical shooter (for more info on VALORANT click here!).
As part of the Technical Art team, you will support VALORANT content creation teams as they create assets, developing tools and pipelines to help improve their workflows and remove technical barriers and inefficiencies.
Working closely with content creation teams such as premium content, character, and maps teams, you will uncover new ways to improve workflow and ensure functionality, consistency, and quality.
As a support, you will make sure our pipeline is adapting correctly to the creative needs of the product, while also helping inform our creative direction from an art content production view.
Responsibilities Design and iterate with VALORANT artists and other Tech Artist on tools and workflows that service VALORANT and use best practices Work with product management and engineering teams to stay aligned on product roadmaps Extend and adapt product platforms to work well within the constraints of production Provide libraries, documentation, and guidance to technical artists as they solve production-driven problems Maintain existing near-term solutions until long-term solutions are incorporated Contribute to long-term strategy for maintaining and evolving VALORANT’s pipeline and tools Be the bridge between technology and art by maintaining the communication of technical progress to fellow team members and partners Be an available and eager mentor for other Technical Artists in their craft Required Qualifications Expertise with Python and QT 5+ years experience as a technical artist or pipeline TD in games or related industries Expertise in tool development using modern pipelines for real-time Expertise designing and maintaining architecture of large modular systems Desired Qualifications Unreal C++ or python programming experience Natural curiosity and enthusiasm for designing next-generation systems For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work.
Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
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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