Principal Game Designer

As a Principal Game Designer on League of Legends, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience as we set up League of Legends for its next 10 years. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting 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 innovate and iterate player-focused designs that'll delight millions around the world.

• Define and evolve meta systems (e.g., progression, rewards, battle pass, quests, out-of-game content) to amplify player engagement and support overall product goals.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, artists, and other designers to ensure systems are cohesive, consistent, and in line with League of Legends’ overall vision.
• Keep the focus on player value by leveraging feedback, user research, and game data to iterate on designs and ensure high-quality experiences.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and feedback to other game designers, fostering an environment of collaboration and craft excellence.
• Research and champion new trends, tools, and technologies that can elevate League of Legends meta systems and keep them fresh, fun, and competitive.
• Maintain a player-first mindset in every decision. Embody Riot’s core values of player experience, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 8+ years of experience in professional Game Design
• Deep experience in developing a wide variety of meta-systems
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into innovative design solutions that resonate with players.
• Experience working in a “games as a service” environment.
• High familiarity with League of Legends game experience.

• 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.