Motion Graphics Art Intern, Summer 2027 at Riot Games

Riot Games makes League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics and VALORANT. As a Motion Graphics Art Intern you bring the games' interfaces to life, turning static designs into animations and transitions. You choose League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics when you apply.

Key responsibilities

• Create UI animatics from static visual designs in the game's style and motion rules
• Work with the visual design lead and UI team on in-game and around-game features
• Implement animations efficiently, balancing performance and quality on PC and mobile
• Collaborate with motion, UX, audio, visual design and engineering teams
• Join craft reviews to get feedback and build your skills

Requirements

• Enrolled in an art, design or related degree, graduating in 2028
• A portfolio showing motion fundamentals: easing, pacing, timing and sequences
• After Effects with plugins such as Trapcode, Element and Lottie, plus Photoshop
• Available full-time for 12 weeks; authorised to work in the US, no visa sponsorship

Nice to have

• Unity or Unreal, Spine or other 2D rigging tools
• VFX tools, Figma and 3D software such as Blender or Maya

Location and schedule

• Los Angeles, California
• 12 weeks, full-time, summer 2027
• Applications close 4 January 2027

Salary and benefits

Paid internship with 401(k), in-game perks and the Play Fund. The posting gives an hourly rate of USD 36.49 for remote interns.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.