Riot Games

Senior Manager, Game Design - League of Legends

Los Angeles, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

Data AnalysisUX ResearchResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

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.

Ensuring design craft standards are upheld across League of Legends, contribute to Design Department processes and rituals, leveling up our approach to things like recruiting, performance assessment and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including art, product management, engineering, and publishing-to craft resonant experiences.
Balance player feedback, data insights, and business objectives to make informed design decisions that deliver on League of Legends' promise of competitive and rewarding gameplay.
Represent and advocate for the design discipline both internally to other teams and externally to players.
Build positive relationships across other teams at Riot in shared gameplay spaces.
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 game design roles in game development.
3+ years of experience as a leader in a game design organization.
Experience working as a developer on a PVP game.
Experience in managing a significant team of designers.
Experience working in a "games as a service" environment.
Experience working on MOBA or competitive multiplayer titles, with an understanding of core gameplay loops and player motivations.
Experience managing managers.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players.
Strong knowledge and intimate understanding of the League of Legends game experience and what approaches to design best meet its players' needs.
Comfort with data analysis and the ability to leverage insights from user research, telemetry, and other metrics to inform design decisions.

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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