Game Designer III - League of Legends, Cosmetics
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Game Designer III - League of Legends, Cosmetics
Job Id: REQ-0009584
Game Designers at Riot work to craft the systems, mechanics, and content that make up a deeply resonant player experience. We explore how to best push the boundaries of that experience in order to build new and engaging moments for players.
As a
Game Designer III
on the League of Legends team, you will be instrumental in helping to ensure that we are consistently delivering world class Cosmetics which combine strong creative vision, compelling mechanical features, and deep Champion fantasy resonance. We’re looking for an expert in creative content design, someone with deep passion for conceptualizing and delivering the most amazing versions of the incredible Champions in League of Legends. In this role you will work directly on new premium Cosmetics as well as building frameworks to be used by other designers and cross-discipline team members.
Key Responsibilities
Work to develop a vision and frameworks for how Game Design principles and best practices integrate into premium Cosmetics development
Ideate and iterate on a wide range of premium Cosmetics in development
Assess player needs and opportunities for improving the player experience through new Cosmetics options and opportunities
Own and nurture the relationship between the League of Legends Game Design and Cosmetics teams
Stakehold Game Design’s interests on a large number of Cosmetics in development
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of player motivations and audience types
Proven ability to design compelling creative cosmetics
Has previously been the game design owner of multiple projects and delivered them successfully
Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways
Builds strong relationships with non‑design disciplines to multiply their quality and output
Desired Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in professional Game Design roles on shipped titles
Strong understanding of LoL gameplay design principles and can apply them effectively
Deep knowledge of LoL Champion roster and the motivations of different roles and classes
Experience identifying fruitful content design opportunities
Thorough documentation and requirements writing skills, to ensure engineers and other disciplines can execute with precision in complex spaces
Compensation (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $150,000.00‑$209,600.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long‑term disability + open PTO.
Benefits 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.
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 SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and 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 and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. 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.
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Game Designers at Riot work to craft the systems, mechanics, and content that make up a deeply resonant player experience. We explore how to best push the boundaries of that experience in order to build new and engaging moments for players.
As a
Game Designer III
on the League of Legends team, you will be instrumental in helping to ensure that we are consistently delivering world class Cosmetics which combine strong creative vision, compelling mechanical features, and deep Champion fantasy resonance. We’re looking for an expert in creative content design, someone with deep passion for conceptualizing and delivering the most amazing versions of the incredible Champions in League of Legends. In this role you will work directly on new premium Cosmetics as well as building frameworks to be used by other designers and cross-discipline team members.
Key Responsibilities
Work to develop a vision and frameworks for how Game Design principles and best practices integrate into premium Cosmetics development
Ideate and iterate on a wide range of premium Cosmetics in development
Assess player needs and opportunities for improving the player experience through new Cosmetics options and opportunities
Own and nurture the relationship between the League of Legends Game Design and Cosmetics teams
Stakehold Game Design’s interests on a large number of Cosmetics in development
Required Qualifications
Strong understanding of player motivations and audience types
Proven ability to design compelling creative cosmetics
Has previously been the game design owner of multiple projects and delivered them successfully
Experience communicating and expressing complex and nuanced designs in simple ways
Builds strong relationships with non‑design disciplines to multiply their quality and output
Desired Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in professional Game Design roles on shipped titles
Strong understanding of LoL gameplay design principles and can apply them effectively
Deep knowledge of LoL Champion roster and the motivations of different roles and classes
Experience identifying fruitful content design opportunities
Thorough documentation and requirements writing skills, to ensure engineers and other disciplines can execute with precision in complex spaces
Compensation (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $150,000.00‑$209,600.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long‑term disability + open PTO.
Benefits 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.
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 SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and 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 and sensitive Company data
Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. 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.
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