Job Description

As part of the Environment Art team, you will channel your knowledge of concepting, modeling, level editing and texturing to craft visually compelling narratives through optimized environments that align with design and technical requirements, enhancing the game's purpose and mood. Your strong understanding of structure, form, shape language, and design will be instrumental in building immersive new worlds. Furthermore, as a senior team member, you will mentor colleagues, fostering their growth and elevating the overall quality.

As a 3D Environment Intern , you will collaborate with the Teamfight Tactics 3D environment team to create diverse and engaging scenes that align with the set's theme, immersing players into our storytelling universe. From the initial carousel, to various in-game props and smaller scenes, your work will help shape the visual identity of the next TFT set. Our workflow begins with early conceptual sketches, incorporating feedback from art, design, and product teams to refine ideas through multiple iterations. We then move to 3D tools for modeling and texture painting, ultimately integrating the final assets into the game engine to deliver an exceptional experience to players worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Create a wide variety of 3D Assets ranging from High Fantasy to Sci-Fi 
• Understand game requirements to create low poly assets that are optimized for deformation and animation
• Work with various rendering styles, utilizing everything from traditional Hand Painted skills to modern PBR workflows
• Interpret concept designs while taking into account technical and design constraints such as poly counts, texture memory limits, and topology
• Collaborate with multiple other disciplines to ensure that high quality and functional assets are delivered to players
• Create new environment props for future sets and gameplay mechanics.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college, university or non degree program
• Graduating in the 2027 calendar year
• Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
• Eligible to work in the country that you reside in during this remote program
• Experience working with Photoshop or other relevant painting/design tools
• Ability to showcase iterations and sketches in addition to the final rendered pieces. 
• A strong understanding of art fundamentals such as shapes design, composition, value structure, and color harmony

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in 2D painting abilities to do paint-overs on existing 3D models, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality stylized look.
• Experience working with a game engine such as Unity or 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 certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

General Portfolio Advice:

• Please limit application submission to 1 role. You will automatically be considered for similar roles based on your portfolio 
• Online format is preferred (Artstation, personal websites, etc.)
• If you have private work that is under NDA, please include the password in your application. Otherwise, we recommend you do not password protect your portfolio
• Test that your Portfolio or reel is accessible. Please include access to your portfolio on your resume in addition to the application form in case the link breaks 
• Ensure your portfolio showcases your best work
• Fan Art? Sure! It shows your versatility as it relates directly to our art style
• Depending on the role, immersing yourself in the game to get the feel, tone and look can go a long way for your portfolio 

Applications close Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 11:59pm PT 

Our Perks:

Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, 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.

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. 

(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $35.38

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Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Local area, Remote work, Worldwide,

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