Senior Illustration Artist - Riftbound

Responsibilities

• Create clear, compelling art briefs that translate Riftbound’s artistic vision into actionable direction for external illustrators
• Provide thoughtful, craft-focused feedback to external artists, helping guide illustrations from concept through final delivery
• Apply strong judgment in illustration fundamentals, composition, color, and storytelling to elevate artwork quality
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to understand, uphold, and contribute to Riftbound’s illustration art direction
• Help maintain consistency and quality across artwork while identifying opportunities to improve individual illustrations
• Ensure card art supports gameplay clarity, mechanics, and readability in close partnership with game designers
• Work with visual designers to ensure illustrations complement frames, typography, and other graphic elements
• Review artwork for consistency, polish, and fidelity to the League of Legends IPS
• Support the planning and delivery of card art across multiple future sets, helping ensure creative goals and schedules are met
• Apply knowledge of print production, color management, and physical card constraints to deliver print-ready artwork
• Partner cross-functionally with producers, designers, external artists, and other disciplines to deliver cohesive, globally appealing card sets
• Share craft knowledge and provide feedback to teammates and external partners, contributing to a collaborative and supportive art team

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in illustration, or a related creative discipline
• Experience working with providing clear, actionable, and constructive artistic feedback for external vendors or outsourcing partners
• Strong illustration craft skills with a portfolio that demonstrates a broad range of artistic styles
• Strong foundation in illustration fundamentals, including anatomy, composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling
• Experience creating clear creative briefs and working within established style guides and visual frameworks
• Experience with production pipelines for physical goods and print, including vendor collaboration and asset delivery
• Experience working within video game development pipelines, from concept through final implementation
• Ability to balance creative quality, production requirements, feedback, and deadlines across multiple pieces of artwork

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in illustration, fine arts, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Knowledge of print processes, color management, and physical production constraints
• Familiarity with the League of Legends universe and its visual language