As a Marketing Creative Director, you will report to the VP of Marketing & sit on a newly formed R&D Publishing Leadership Team. You will set a clear, bold vision & actively work to define how our Game & IP comes to life for players. You will do this by establishing the creative direction for a new brand & shepherding player-centric ideas across a myriad of tactic types. A master of collaboration, you will use your skills to work across Publishing, Product, & Studio partners & stakeholders ensuring your work delivers a strong vision while upholding the central spirit of co-creation that makes our R&D title more than a game.

Responsibilities:

• Define & consistently execute the gold standard for R&Ds Publishing creative work
• Build & manage an internal creative department while also developing a roster of agencies and  - eventually be responsible for growth, development & performance management of your team
• Level up the overall Creative Direction craft by providing feedback on Publishing creative work
• Have a strategic grounding, honing your creativity to deliver what is right for product & players
• Hold a deep understanding of our game & players, using these insights to drive our best work
• Be a master collaborator, creating a sharp vision alongside a variety of crucial partners & stakeholders
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams (creative direction & design, writing, & art direction), ensuring you constantly adapt to new situations & push the team & work forward in meaningful ways
• Help partner with the Game EP & Publishing lead on developing our player journey & launch & campaign cadence strategies. 

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of leading successful creative work in games marketing or creative agency
• 10+ years proven experience directing external video agencies & partners
• Deep gaming, entertainment, sports & culture knowledge
• Standard-setting portfolio that demonstrates clear vision, exceptional execution, & a storytellers spirit that translates across mediums
• Experience collaborating across multiple craft disciplines & product partners
• Level-headed approach to change management, conflict resolution & patience through the fluctuating creative development process
• Knowledge of, & respect for, our product & players

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or demonstrated equivalent
• Deep direct, hands on experience with video craft, feedback, & direction

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, & decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, & your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy & care about players' experiences, this could be your role

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy & other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, & life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, & children, & a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games & experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether youre working directly on a new player-facing experience or youre supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, were better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, were looking forward to your application.

Its our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants & members of Riot Games Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped & disabled Rioters & does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal & state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state & local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, & the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential & sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters & third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, & networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players & other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, & compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs & additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency & security.