Game Designers at Riot craft the systems, mechanics, & content that make up a resonant player experience. We explore how to best push the boundaries of that experience to build new & engaging moments for players.

As a Game Designer II on the League of Legends Modes team, you will design & deliver world-class game modes & experiences that surprise & delight players. You will design systems & content that serve the core & prospective League of Legends players. You will understand how to develop satisfying modes that let players experience League of Legends in new, compelling ways. We are looking for Designers who understand League of Legends & are passionate about building upon it to create novel & innovative play experiences. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design innovative new game modes that let players experience League of Legends in new ways
• Work with other disciplines to take content & features from conception to our players hands.
• Script & prototype shippable content & features
• Explore & pitch new design spaces in collaboration with Product Managers & Design Leadership. 
• Collaborate with partner teams such as Insights & Narrative to deliver a high quality game experience across all of its different vectors.
• Create & provide multiple potential designs & solutions. Articulate trade-offs & risks between different options. 
• Playtest League of Legends & help push for continued improvements for existing designs & fresh prototypes.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing game modes or new games in a multiplayer space.
• Proven ability to maintain content fantasy satisfaction while balancing numerically.
• Strong audience understanding & player empathy across skill level & across diverse motivations
• Understand the effects of how complex & interconnected systems work together, & how to generate those systems & generate content within those systems.
• Understands how to create content that optimizes for audience & understands fantasy of stated design
• Can take & deliver feedback in a constructive manner
• Ability to predict outcomes of game design decisions on players & other content

Desired Qualifications:

• Has worked on cross-disciplinary projects to execute on a shared vision
• Strong understanding of League of Legends gameplay content, including champions, items, runes, & map objectives.
• Scripting, modding or other technical skills
• Deep level of passion & engagement with a wide variety of games & game genres
• Experience developing for multiple distinct audiences & motivations

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise & a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies & experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy & care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

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.