🎮 Riot Games is Hiring: Animation Artist (Contract) 🌟

Animation Artist at Riot Games

At Riot Games, our philosophy is simple: “Player Experience First.” We unite a diverse collective of artists, engineers, and designers to craft dynamic, world-class gaming experiences. We listen to our community’s feedback and dreams, constantly striving to innovate and surprise. We are looking for a passionate Animation Artist to help bring our champions and worlds to life, making them thrilling, memorable, and inspiring for millions of players globally.

📍 Location: Shanghai, China
💼 Employment Type: Contract (through FESCO Adecco)

What You’ll Do:
✨ Create industry-leading game animations aligned with character personality and project style.
✨ Independently produce secondary skeleton animations (hair, cloth) and handle animation import/debug in Unreal Engine.
✨ Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts while meeting project deadlines.
✨ Provide guidance and feedback to animation outsourcing teams.
✨ Maintain clear communication with the team, giving and receiving feedback to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Job Overview : Animation Artist

What We’re Looking For:
✅ 5+ years professional experience in game animation production
✅ Proficient in Maya and Unreal Engine
✅ Strong aesthetic sense, stylized animation skills, and humanoid action expertise
✅ Experience completing full game projects, with at least one launched title
✅ Player-focused mindset and love for action games
✅ Familiarity with League of Legends IP and style

Bonus Points:
🎯 Experience in action game development
🎯 Knowledge of facial animation production or motion capture
🎯 Experience across multiple mainstream game titles

How to Apply:
Submit your portfolio of high-quality animated work (including stylized work). Animation test may be requested.

At Riot, success comes from craft expertise, collaboration, and prioritizing player enjoyment. If you embody player empathy and care deeply about the player experience, this role is for you!