Riot Games

Principal Game Designer, Meta Systems and Progression - League of Legends

Los Angeles, USA · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 68 days ago

UX ResearchResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Embody Riot's core values of player experience, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games.

Define and evolve meta systems (e.g., progression, rewards, battle pass, quests, out-of-game content) to amplify player engagement and support overall product goals.
Keep the focus on player value by leveraging feedback, user research, and game data to iterate on designs and ensure high-quality experiences.
Maintain a player-first mindset in every decision. Embody Riot's core values of player experience, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player.
Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
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.

8+ years of experience in professional Game Design
Experience working in a "games as a service" environment.
Experience with what approaches to design best meet MOBA players' needs.
Experience as a senior thought leader of materially-impactful world-class innovations on a commercial video game
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players.
An intuitive sense of player motivations, behaviors, and feedback loops in competitive multiplayer environments

Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players.

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.
Work closely with product managers, engineers, artists, and other designers to ensure systems are cohesive, consistent, and in line with League of Legends ' overall vision.

At Riot Games, we put players first.
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.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.

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