Technical Artist II - VALORANT, Premium Content

Technical Artists at Riot blend artistic sensibility with technical problem-solving to create high-quality, performant player-facing content. As a Technical Artist II on the VALORANT Premium Content team, you will focus on implementing and supporting the systems that power premium cosmetic experiences.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-disciplinary partners to build Blueprint-driven systems, integrate content, and ensure smooth execution of complex features. You will contribute to both feature development and pipeline improvements while continuing to grow your technical depth.

Responsibilities

• Implement Blueprint systems that support premium weapon features, including state-based logic and event-driven behaviors
• Support development of cosmetic systems across:
• Weapon logic and state transitions
• Animation system integration and Anim Graph setup
• Reactive features (kill events, progression states, feedback systems)
• Collaborate with Animation, VFX, and Art to integrate assets into cohesive in-game experiences
• Debug and troubleshoot Blueprint systems, identifying and resolving issues efficiently
• Optimize systems to meet performance targets
• Support artists and content creators by helping implement and troubleshoot technical setups
• Contribute to tool and workflow improvements that increase team efficiency
• Follow and apply established best practices for system design and content implementation

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as a Technical Artist or similar role in games or real-time engines
• Experience working in Unreal Engine, including:
• Blueprint scripting (intermediate complexity)
• Basic animation system integration (Anim Graph familiarity)
• Experience implementing assets in-engine (animation, VFX, or UI elements)
• Foundational understanding of performance considerations in real-time environments
• Ability to debug and problem-solve within existing systems
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on gameplay-adjacent or cosmetic systems
• Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) for tools or workflows
• Basic understanding of materials or shaders in Unreal

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 players' experiences, this could be your role!

 

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and 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.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

 

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. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.