Game Designer III
Progression and Metasystems, Unpublished R&D Product
Posted on 2/8/2023
INACTIVE
Riot Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Online game developer
Company Overview
Riot Games' mission is to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world.
Consumer Software
Gaming

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$24M

Founded

2006

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

17%
Locations
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
UI/UX Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in professional Game Design
  • Shipped or worked on at least one AAA or “lifestyle” online game with long-form progression over weeks, months, or multiple seasons
  • Experience as the progression or in-game economy designer on at least one title
  • Demonstrated proficiency with in-engine implementation on at least one title
  • Robust systems thinking and deep insight into the downstream consequences of systems choices and adjustments
  • Deep familiarity with long-form progression systems from multiple angles (MMO, FPS, Premium Mobile, Competitive Multiplayer, ARPG)
  • An open minded and welcoming attitude of growth and curiosity
Responsibilities
  • Working seamlessly with designers in other areas of the game, leading the integration long-form progression appropriately into the heart of the game (including Combat, World, Character Building)
  • Drive a vision for what character and personal quarters progression will look like over a session, a month, a season, across multiple seasons
  • Drive a vision for how player economy would evolve over the course of a season of play
  • Be the first point of contact responsible for implementing character and account progression and in-game economics
  • Communicate smoothly with the UI/UX team to establish mutual support in progression and economy implementation
  • Build positive relationships with other design teams in shared areas across Riot
  • Provide mentorship and expertise to help level up your peers and improve final products across all aspects of development
  • Contribute to a warm, supportive, and growth-oriented team mindset
Desired Qualifications
  • Deep insight into modern progression systems in lifestyle games such as MMO, FPS, Premium Mobile, Competitive Multiplayer, and season-driven ARPG games
  • Experience mentoring junior designers