In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends and has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Delivering visually stunning experiences for a global audience while also building new games gives artists exciting and complex problems to solve. Here, artists are working not only with one another, but also side-by-side with game designers, narrative writers, audio designers and engineers to ensure that each piece of content from Riot reaches the level of quality players deserve. From animations to illustrations, cinematics to comics, characters to environments, we work as a team to put players first.

As a member of the Animation team, you bring champions to life through classic animation principles and body mechanics. You will create high quality animations for a diverse and rapidly growing universe, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and creatures. A great reel will showcase a variety of walk cycles, a diverse selection of game-related animation, and a strong foundation in the principles of animation, including weight, anticipation, and impact. Also working to expand our current content pipeline, you will collaborate with designers and artists to develop new features and technologies. Your craft expertise will breathe life into iconic and beloved characters for players.

As an Animation Intern, you may:

• Create high quality animations for a diverse and expanding universe, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and monsters
• Help develop new features and technologies to expand the content pipeline
• Collaborate with designers and artists to create animation assets that fulfill the requirements of the project’s game and visual design
• Recognize areas of opportunity and help other animators level up to AAA-title-standards 
• Consistently meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity
• Consistently communicate by giving and receiving feedback, directing next steps, and providing clear goals and outcomes to your team

Internship Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
• Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 weeks at the indicated office during the summer
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Applicable technologies:

• Maya

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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot Internships are paid, and we offer relocation and housing support. You can expect fully subsidized meals 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.

Applications Close January 17th 11:59pm PT

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