About the role
Role Overview
You will design and improve the player experience for League of Legends PC, Teamfight Tactics, and VALORANT. Using analytical skills, player insight, and creativity, you will craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to iterate on player-focused designs. You will report directly to the Lead Designer of the product. These roles are suitable for individuals building their foundation in game design; potential is prioritized over perfection. As you progress through the interview process, you will be focused towards either League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or VALORANT based on interview performance and genre affinity.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively to ideate, prototype, and implement gameplay features that enhance player experience for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or VALORANT.
- Analyze game mechanics and systems critically to identify areas of improvement.
- Solve complex design challenges through creativity, iteration, and player-focused thinking.
- Actively participate in playtests and feedback sessions, using data and insights to iterate designs.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment and shared vision.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree OR 2+ years of prior professional experience.
- Regularly play League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, or VALORANT with in-depth knowledge of the game.
- Desire to pursue a career in game design.
- Growth mindset with the ability to receive, reflect upon, and act on feedback.
- Deep understanding of and ability to communicate customer/player needs, specifically regarding deep player experience, player decision making, and creating exciting spectator experiences.
- Capability to identify a problem, generate a range of solutions, identify the most appropriate one, and communicate the details of that solution.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of player motivations and the ability to translate player needs into design solutions.
- Familiarity with competitive gaming environments or esports communities.
- Experience working collaboratively on group projects or in team settings.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $88,200 - $123,500 USD (Los Angeles Only).
- Incentive compensation.
- Equity.
- 401k with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short and long-term disability.
- Open paid time off (PTO) policy.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
Additional Information
- Application Deadline: Monday, September 14th at 11:59pm PST.
- Employment Policy: Riot Games provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations are provided for handicapped and disabled individuals.
- Fair Chance Ordinance: Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, core duties including safeguarding sensitive company data, communicating with others (including players and minors), accessing secure digital systems, and ensuring a safe interactive environment may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories.