As part of the Technical Art, Rigging team, you will create rigs for characters and props. You will oversee tool creation and maintenance for all other art disciplines. Working closely with animation, modeling, and concept teams, you will uncover new ways to improve workflow and ensure functionality, consistency, and quality. As a support, you will be the carry behind the carry, helping hoist up art teams on the strength of your rigs and tools.

Responsibilities:

Create advanced rigs for a variety of characters and assets using Maya and other internal tools
Troubleshoot problems for animators and other artists to break through blockers and remove inefficiencies
Refresh the performance of our rigs and animations by running them through your creative quality control process
Proactively promote collaboration between art teams to level up content synergy and consistency
Spread knowledge of the team’s processes and help teams expand their technical know-how
Consistently give and take constructive feedback, direct next steps, and communicate clear goals and outcomes to your team

Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 week at our Santa Monica Headquarters (subject to change based on COVID-19 restrictions)
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience with Maya
Experience in Unreal 4, including Blueprint

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with rigs for characters and creatures of diverse shape and size (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc)
Ability to demonstrate a rigs’ ability to pose in expressive, resonant way, with potential to exaggerate

General Portfolio Advice:

Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio
Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks
Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio

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

Applications Close January 10th 11:59pm PT

Our Perks:

Riot Internships are paid, and we offer relocation and housing support. Interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect subsidized meals, in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games. The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.

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.

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.