Senior Service Designer, Player Support (Contract)

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 PC 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 Senior Service Designer - Player Support professional, you’ll be a key player in our Service Transformation team, tackling complex challenges to deliver a seamless player experience.  You’ll design solutions that enable Riot’s Player Support to consistently exceed player expectations across all touchpoints with our player-support product, UX, policies, and operations.

The Service Transformation team is on a mission to uncover transformative insights and opportunities to champion unforgettable service experiences that leave players deeply satisfied. We are the incubators of service design and experience for Riot’s strategic priorities.

In this global role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Service Transformation, Player Support (PS) leadership, and cross-functional teams across regions to identify and prioritize service design and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the design and implementation of service blueprints that map the entire player support journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience across all touchpoints.
• Manage a project portfolio focused on service design and improvement initiatives, leveraging data insights to guide the process from concept to execution.
• Advocate for and integrate player/community feedback and experience metrics into service design decisions, ensuring continuous improvement in client/service usability, satisfaction, and loyalty.
• Partner with data analysts to translate CSat / SaSI markers into actionable insights for operational improvements.
• Proactively identify potential issues and events that could impact the player experience, working with teams to develop preventative measures and refine policies and processes.
• Design and implement impactful player support policies.
• Collaborate with PS leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute end-to-end service design strategies across all games and markets.
• Inform, consult, and contribute to the development and execution of player retention strategies.
• Confidently present your work, proposals, and research findings to senior stakeholders, effectively communicating your ideas and recommendations.

• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment with a proven track record of service design and service experience delivery.
• 5+ years of direct experience within customer service operations, customer experience design, or UX design.
• Demonstrated experience in owning and leading CX, UX & service improvement projects through the entire lifecycle.
• Proficiency in a variety of management tools, including Google Suite (or MS Office), Miro and/or Jira, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
• A passion for ensuring exceptional player experiences and a strong desire to deliver results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts effectively.
• A highly proactive and results-oriented individual with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A proven ability to lead and influence teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Exceptional time management, resource management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to effectively analyze data to understand operational performance.
• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 20%.
• A strong technical curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning in technology, tools, and methodologies.
• A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience designing and improving work systems for both individual and multiple teams.
• Previous experience working within a Customer Service Operations environment.
• A history of success in a product support or customer support management role.
• Knowledge of Zendesk or equivalent CRM systems, including configuration and limitations.

• Between 185,000 - 240,000 SGD/yr

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.