Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.
That's where you come in.
As a Game Designer, you will design, tweak, 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 and iterate player-focused designs that will delight millions around the world.
As a Senior Game Designer on League of Legends: Wild Rift, you will own and evolve the foundational in-game systems and communication tools that drive the strategic depth and player coordination of Summoner’s Rift. You will design, implement, and optimize core systemic features—including items, runes, and the pin and signal systems—ensuring they are highly accessible, responsive, and clear for a mobile audience.
You will collaborate closely with Balance and Map designers to integrate your systems into the core SR gameplay. You will utilize your analytical skills and player empathy to navigate complex design challenges, ensuring every structural adjustment aligns with Riot's design philosophy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the lifecycle, architectural design, and live iteration of core in-game systems, including items, runes, pin flows, and tactical signals.
- Set quality and execution standards for structural systems, delivering high-clarity documentation and technical specs that enable seamless cross-functional implementation.
- Partner with the Principal Balance Designer and Map Designer to ensure all systemic changes, itemization overhauls, or communication features safeguard competitive integrity.
- Synthesize player feedback, high-level telemetry, and game data to diagnose systemic flaws or communication bottlenecks, driving long-term reworks and fresh feature additions.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in professional Game Design.
- 3+ years of experience in Gameplay System Design.
- Can create complex mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effects.
- Deep level of understanding, passion, and engagement with MOBA games.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working on a live product.
- Is familiar with the LoL IP.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in professional Game Design.
- 3+ years of experience in Gameplay System Design.
- Ability to create complex mechanics and systems with attention to player impacts and downstream effects.
- Deep level of understanding, passion, and engagement with MOBA games.
- Experience working on a live product.
- Familiarity with the League of Legends IP.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Riot Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans extend to employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children, with mental health and LGBTQIA+ support. Coverage breadth is reinforced by disability insurance and access to wellness and therapy programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open Paid Time Off, company-wide end-of-year and mid-year breaks, and paid sabbaticals provide significant time to disconnect and recharge. These are complemented by holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Wellness Fund, Play Fund, free meals and office snacks/drinks, fitness stipends/classes, and commuter benefits add meaningful day-to-day value. Donation matching and relocation support further enhance the lifestyle component of total rewards.
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What We Do
Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights.
