Riot Games

Sr. Manager, Game Design - Unpublished R&D Product

Los Angeles, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 54 days ago

UnityUnreal EngineCommunication

About the role

You will help prove an innovative game concept in the early stages of development.
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.

Build and manage multiple teams of designers spanning multiple design sub-disciplines.
Coach, manage, and mentor design teams tackling multiple design challenges
Work collaboratively with the design team and team leads to create a great holistic experience
Create clear design documentation that can be evaluated and implemented by non-designers
Help guide the project from pre-production to launch and ongoing live support
8+ years of professional experience working in game design
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.

4+ years of experience managing design teams
Experience working in the early-prototype phase of development on at least one game
Experience with game engines (i.e. Unreal, Unity, etc.)
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players.

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.

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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