Principal 3D Environment Artist - Unpublished R&D Product

Los Angeles · 8+ years experience · Posted Oct 12, 2026

At a glance

As a Principal 3D Environment Artist on an unpublished R&D product at Riot Games, you will channel your knowledge of concepting, modeling, and texturing to help tell stories through visually compelling environments.
This is a hands-on role that calls for a high level of craft and the ability to solve complex environment art challenges while leading by example.

Lead world-building for various 3D environments from early development through final polish.
Build high-quality environments and assets ranging from architectural structures to organic forms and foliage.
Create cohesive environments that support gameplay through strong composition and visual clarity.
Work closely with Design, Concept Art, Lighting, and Tech Art to balance visual quality with gameplay and technical needs.
Interpret and build upon concept designs while solving artistic and technical challenges during production.
Maintain a high level of visual quality while working within performance and technical constraints.
Share knowledge and provide craft feedback to help other environment artists grow.

8+ years of professional experience as a 3D Environment Artist in game development.
Experience building game environments from development through completion as an Environment Artist
Strong portfolio demonstrating world-building, modeling, sculpting, materials and composition.
Professional experience with 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop and ZBrush.
Experience creating optimized game environments within gameplay and technical constraints.
Strong communication skills and experience working across multiple disciplines.