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Principal Game Designer, Progression and Economy - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Contribute to a vision for the game economy that fosters player interactions and a thriving community Be the primary owner for a significant portion of economy and progression designs Create intricate rewards that enhance the overall player experience and give players satisfying long term progression and goals Design systems and features that foster deeper social bonds between players Contribute significantly to non combat focused gameplay loops like lifeskills, crafting, professions Design and iterate on low level details of the economy including specific content, spreadsheet management, inflow and outflow of resources Mentor other team members to understand and effectively collaborate towards our progression and economy goals Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in professional Game Design 4+ years of experience in either Progression, Economy, Crafting systems in multiplayer games, specifically MMOs and RPGs Has built and tuned economy and progression systems for a large scale multiplayer game Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways Can work effectively with non design disciplines to deliver a unified and cohesive experience for players Can create complex mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effects Deep level of understanding of multiplayer PvE and PVP games (ARPG, MMOs, MOBAs etc.) Desired Qualifications

Experience with other MMO systems like PVP rulesets, social structures, and player behavior Experience creating systemic change to a team’s process or principles to improve output significantly across the team Leadership experience resolving conflict, and when needed offering difficult feedback with respect Is familiar with the LoL IP Perks and culture

For 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! Riot focuses on work/life balance, with open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information. At Riot Games, we put players first. Our mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. We’re better when we work together, and we aim to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective every day. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we look forward to your application. Equal Employment Opportunity

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and 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 and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and 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, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

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