Design and improve game mechanics and systems that satisfy players and further solidify the game concept.
Lead small cross disciplinary teams (2-5 people) to build systems and mechanics that achieve product goals.
Create and provide multiple potential designs and solutions, while articulating trade-offs and risks between different options.
Playtest the game and help push for continued improvements for existing designs and fresh prototypes.
Seek opportunities for new design spaces in collaboration with Product Managers and Design Leadership.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in professional game design
3+ years of experience in either gameplay mechanics and gameplay feel
You have demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine in a shipped title
Shipped or worked on at least one AAA+ online game
Can create complex game mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effect
Requirements
Experience working on a live product
Our Perks:
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.
Benefits
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese 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.
Additional Information
As a Game Designer, you will design and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity help craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and work with every tool at hand to create innovative, player-focused designs that'll delight millions around the world. Working on an early stage product, you will help decipher one of Riot's next big bets.
As a Senior Game Designer on an unpublished R&D product, you'll partner with other designers, artists, and engineers to create and iterate on a variety of design features. All of these features contribute to an experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play. You will report to the Design Manager on the team.
Riot Games · Los Angeles, CA