Sr. Manager, Game Design - Unpublished R&D Product

As a Game Designer, you will design 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 innovative, player-focused designs that'll delight millions around the world.

Working on an early stage product, you will help decipher one of Riot's next big bets. As a Sr. Manager, Game Design specializing in core gameplay on the R&D team, you excel in designing Mechanics and Systems for combat-centric experiences.

You will lead a team of designers while partnering with artists and engineers to create and iterate on a variety of

features ranging from player abilities to enemy AI and from progression trees to hit reaction systems. All of these features contribute to a combat experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play.

You will report to the Game Director on the team.Responsibilities : Design and improve mechanics and systems that satisfy players and further solidify the game conceptLead cross disciplinary teams to build systems and mechanics that achieve product goalsManage a small team of combat designers to help them achieve product goals and develop their design skillsCreate and provide multiple potential designs and solutions.

Articulate trade-offs and risks between different optionsPlaytest the game and help push for continued improvements for existing designs and fresh prototypesSeek opportunities for new design spaces in collaboration with Product Managers and Design LeadershipRequired Qualifications : 8+ years of experience in professional Game Design4+ years of experience managing a Game Design Team4+ years of experience in either Combat Mechanics or Combat FeelYou have demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine in a shipped titleShipped or worked on at least one AAA+ online gameCan create complex mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effectsDeep level of understanding of multiplayer PvP gamesDesired Qualifications : Experience working on a live productExperience designing AI / combat NPCs, Social Systems or MonetizationIs familiar with the LoL IPFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players.

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.

If you embody player empathy and 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 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.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code.

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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.