Riot Games

Design and optimize game mechanics and systems, lead small cross-disciplinary teams, and iterate on game features to enhance player experience. | Requires 5+ years of game design experience, proficiency in scripting in a game engine, and experience with AAA+ online games; your background does not align with these technical and experience requirements. | 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 As a Senior Game Designer on an unpublished R&D product, you’ll partner with other designers, artists, and engineers to create and iterate on a variety of design features. All of these features contribute to an experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play. You will report to the Design Manager on the team. Responsibilities: Design and improve game mechanics and systems that satisfy players and further solidify the game concept. Lead small cross disciplinary teams (2-5 people) to build systems and mechanics that achieve product goals. Create and provide multiple potential designs and solutions, while articulating trade-offs and risks between different options. Playtest the game and help push for continued improvements for existing designs and fresh prototypes. Seek opportunities for new design spaces in collaboration with Product Managers and Design Leadership. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in professional Game Design You have demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine in a shipped title Shipped or worked on at least one AAA+ online game Can create complex game mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effects Desired Qualifications: Experience working on a live product 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! 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. 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.

Design and optimize player experiences across multiple platforms, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. | At least 5 years of experience in digital experience design, proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and experience designing consumer web experiences. | As a User Experience Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. 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. As a Senior User Experience Designer for the Riot Esports team, you will help us tackle Riot’s high-priority focus on "Unleashing Fandom and Reinventing the Watch Experience" for fans across the globe! You'll be responsible for design work in high-scope product areas that are complex and ambiguous. This includes end-to-end experience design, often spanning multiple features and teams. You'll work from concept through development, participate in agile product development, and partner closely with Visual Design, Research, Product, and Engineering to achieve the team's goals. You'll shape a cohesive and exciting vision for Riot Esports fans, including individual products like our core web experience and cross-platform features like fandom progression. You will apply design thinking and take a broad approach to ensure experiential continuity across platforms and touch points. You will report to the Sr. Manager of UX Design for the Esports R&D organization. Responsibilities: Lead UX design across multiple fan-focused workstreams, focusing on user flows and interaction design Synthesize Riot’s existing body of player knowledge and insights from Design, Research, and customer support to inform design decisions Mentor junior designer(s) on Riot Esports as they work on specific features Partner with Research to plan and execute customer outreach, or orchestrating your own customer outreach activities Deliver appropriate level of design artifacts for the team (e.g. strategy, research results, journey maps, flows, wireframes, and/or prototypes) Communicate data-informed vision and design rationale to the team and stakeholders Actively participate in the Riot UX community, seeking and providing feedback on your work and processes Required Qualifications: 5+ years experience designing digital experiences, products, and platforms as a User Experience Designer or Interaction Designer Proficient with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch or other industry design and prototyping tools Experience designing and releasing consumer web experiences (responsive desktop + mobile) A professional portfolio with examples of your past work. Desired Qualifications: Experience with Figma Familiarity with or experience designing web experiences for eCommerce, creator platforms, progression systems, or the entertainment industry (movies, TV, video games, music, etc.) We will review case studies of your past work as a part of the application process, so please provide a portfolio link or PDF (as a cover letter) with your application. For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. 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.

Designs and optimizes visual branding and marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. | Requires 5+ years in professional game design, scripting proficiency, and experience on AAA online games, which are not reflected in your background. | 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 Senior Game Designer on an unpublished R&D product, you’ll partner with other designers, artists, and engineers to create and iterate on a variety of design features. All of these features contribute to an experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play. You will report to the Design Manager on the team. Responsibilities • Design and improve game mechanics and systems that satisfy players and further solidify the game concept. • Lead small cross disciplinary teams (2-5 people) to build systems and mechanics that achieve product goals. • Create and provide multiple potential designs and solutions, while articulating trade-offs and risks between different options. • Playtest the game and help push for continued improvements for existing designs and fresh prototypes. • Seek opportunities for new design spaces in collaboration with Product Managers and Design Leadership. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in professional Game Design • You have demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine in a shipped title • Shipped or worked on at least one AAA+ online game • Can create complex game mechanics and systems with attention to the player impacts and downstream effects Desired Qualifications • Experience working on a live product 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! 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. Duties 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.

Design and implement dynamic voice-over systems that enhance gameplay and character expression, collaborating across disciplines and with voice talent. | Over 5 years of game audio experience with proficiency in voice-over design, audio middleware, and in-game implementation, along with strong collaboration and communication skills. | The Audio discipline at Riot strives to deliver lasting sonic experiences for players. We help breathe life into our games, cinematics, esports, albums, and more through the use of sound. We always work to level up our team & techniques by experimenting and playing the games we love. As a Senior Voice-Over Designer, you'll harness the human voice as a powerful storytelling instrument, shaping character, emotion, and player connection through sound. You'll design and implement interactive VO systems that respond dynamically to gameplay, blending creative vision, technical expertise, and bold experimentation to deliver larger-than-life voice experiences. Your mastery of audio craft, technical implementation, and multi-disciplinary collaboration will push the boundaries of what voice can achieve, elevating how players experience character expression and narrative through dialogue across our worlds. As a member of Riot's Audio discipline, you'll model creative excellence, share your expertise to elevate others, and continue to challenge and grow yourself. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with VO and Audio leadership to execute the creative vision for voice-over within the League of Legends ecosystem. • Drive the design and execution of dynamic, reactive multiplayer dialogue systems that enhance gameplay clarity, character expression, and player experience. • Design and implement advanced VO systems across game engines and audio middleware. • Leverage creative processing and design techniques to deliver distinctive, emotionally resonant voice effects. • Collaborate cross-functionally with narrative, design, art, engineering, and creative leadership to drive a cohesive creative vision for how voice brings characters and worlds to life. • Collaborate with voice talent and directors to deliver performances that are emotionally grounded, tonally consistent, and deeply connected to gameplay context. • Act as a force-multiplier to elevate the team through mentoring peers, codifying best practices, and advancing the craft of voice-over design at Riot. • Advocate for audio and player experience, ensuring VO has the creative influence, tools, and resources to deliver world-class results. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in game audio, with significant focus on voice-over design, editing, systems, and implementation, preferably in a competitive multiplayer environment. • Proven expertise in the full VO production pipeline, from initial project conception to final in-game integration. • Strong proficiency working in digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Nuendo, etc • Strong proficiency with industry-standard DSP tools and plug-ins • Deep experience using audio middleware (Wwise, Fmod, etc.) and implementing assets in modern game engines • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across narrative, design, and production disciplines. • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. • Occasional local travel in the LA area may be required for recording sessions. Desired Qualifications: • Experience directing professional voice actors in recording sessions. • Familiarity with designing and maintaining dialogue systems and workflows within live-service development pipelines. • Scripting abilities (e.g., Python, C#, or similar) to prototype, automate, or ideate interactive dialogue systems. • Experience developing and maintaining VO pipelines, tools, and standards for large-scale game productions. For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application. 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. 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.

Lead insights agenda for Teamfight Tactics publishing, esports, and platform experiences by managing research workstreams, developing player segmentations, supporting global marketing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. | 7+ years in insights roles with 3+ years leadership, experience in publishing insights for multinational organizations, expertise in brand tracking, audience segmentation, social/digital marketing analytics, and strong communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders. | The Insights discipline helps empower Rioters' decision-making to be more data-informed. We're an interdisciplinary group of scientists, consultants, and strategists from all sorts of backgrounds who join together to represent and advocate for gamers around the world. We believe that illuminating the globally diverse experiences, behaviors, and needs of gamers is critical to Riot living up to our player-focused mission. We're a group united by our love of games, science, and helping others succeed. As the Teamfight Tactics Publishing Insights Lead, you will own the insights agenda for TFT’s publishing, Esports and platform experiences. You will define and manage workstreams to deeply understand our different audience segments, guide publishing experimentation, and help regional teams tailor content strategies that scale efficiently. You’ll work closely with global publishing and growth Project Managers to understand how players discover, engage, and return to TFT across mobile and PC. You will collaborate effectively with the TFT Development and Insights Leads to achieve your team’s goals. This hybrid position offers a blend of onsite collaboration at our global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, and the flexibility of remote work. Responsibilities: • Conduct custom insights work in support of TFT Publishing questions, including publishing, esports, and platform product strategy, in combination with prioritization set by the TFT leadership team. • Build campaign tracking and impact frameworks for TFT’s global publishing efforts, including partnering with global marketing to design and assess experiments in regional content delivery • Take accountability for the availability and quality of data needed to support all Publishing Insights work through working with central data engineering teams • Develop insights that inform tone, channel, and creator strategy for TFT players. • Lead work that defines and evolves publishing-focused TFT player segmentations, integrating behavioral and attitudinal data into actionable personas. • Partner with Regional Publishing Leads across the globe to support global-to-regional publishing strategy with localized insights and comparative benchmarking. • Partner with publishing PMs on campaign evaluation, creative testing, and player touchpoint measurement that help guide new product strategy methods. • Drive a continuous learning cycle in the PubSports organization utilizing A/B testing frameworks and KPIs for marketing experimentation and learning agendas for TFT. • Partner with the Ecosystem Insights Lead, Central Analytics and Infrastructure Enablement leads on ecosystem-wide efforts like audience frameworks, performance standards, and cross-game learnings. Required Qualifications: • 7+ years in insights roles, with expertise in either research or analytics; 3+ years in leadership roles. • Demonstrated experience leading publishing insights for a large multinational organisation • Deep understanding of brand tracking, audience segmentation, and social/digital marketing analytics. • Strong communication with ability to influence across creative/product oriented and technical audiences. • Ability to synthesize behavioral, survey, and social data into compelling narratives for creative and executive stakeholders. • Experience applying mixed methods approaches to high-impact strategic problems and working in a high stakes, cross-functional environment. Desired Qualifications: • Experience leading Publishing Insights work in the gaming or entertainment sectors • Understanding of TFT player behaviors and motivations across platforms and experience as a TFT player. • Experience building insights support for mobile game publishing. • Experience managing brand or creative testing in experimental markets. 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! 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. 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.

Lead subregional publishing strategies, manage budgets and teams, represent regional needs globally, and drive community engagement and product ecosystem success. | 8+ years in game publishing with regional team leadership, 5+ years management experience in gaming/media, budget oversight, global company experience, and deep fighting game genre knowledge. | As the 2XKO Pub Lead for AMER, you will be responsible for leading the publishing efforts and community engagement in locally served countries and languages within your subregion. Reporting to the GM of Americas, you will drive subregional strategies aligned with the broader regional and global objectives. Your deep understanding of market trends and cultural nuances will be critical as you work to deliver exceptional value to players while ensuring optimal operational efficiency and performance.You will play a key role in advocating for your subregion’s needs in global decision-making processes and ensuring that subregional product ecosystems and community involvement thrive. In this role, you’ll also oversee budgeting and resource allocation to support the successful execution of regional goals.Responsibilities:Develop and execute subregional strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, focusing on product ecosystems, community engagement, and market trends.Oversee subregional budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and tracking performance to optimize results.Recommend and align country-based OKRs linked to regional key results, set performance indicators, and track publishing efforts' performance. Support teams in maintaining a data-informed perspective on their work and individual expectations.Represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations, participating in key workstreams to ensure regional needs are addressed.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making.Identify risks in regional projects and provide cultural and market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.Build and manage a high performing, regionally diverse team. Recruit and mentor team members and foster a diverse and growth-oriented team environment.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or comparable work experience.8+ years of experience in game publishing or a similar field, with a focus on leading regional or subregional teams to deliver on product, marketing, and ecosystem goals.5+ years of experience in management roles within gaming, sports, or media industries.Proven experience in managing regional budgets, including allocating resources effectively and tracking financial performance.Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions or markets.Extensive experience working in a global video game or entertainment company, with a strong understanding of the fighting game genre player base and community.Deep understanding of cultural nuances and regional market trends, with the ability to advocate for local needs in global decision-making.Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects or initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global goals, timelines, and budget constraints.Desired Qualifications:Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and partners.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies for publishing and community engagement.Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams across various geographies.Deep expertise in the fighting game genre, including its market dynamics, competitive scene, player communities, and cultural impact.For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be 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 . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming .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.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 dataCommunication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manage and grow Riot’s relationships with key platform partners, drive business development and growth strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, execute partnership initiatives, and analyze partnership performance. | 5+ years in business development or partnerships within console/mobile ecosystems, strong negotiation and communication skills, experience working with internal teams and external platform partners, and familiarity with platform business models and policies. | As the 1st Party Platform Partnerships Strategist III, you will manage and grow Riot’s relationships with key platform partners across the console and mobile ecosystem—including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple, Google, Samsung, and Epic. Your primary focus will be to identify strategic opportunities that drive distribution, engagement, and business impact for Riot’s titles on these platforms. This role is grounded in business development, account strategy, and partner execution, but also requires strong cross-functional coordination to align internal product, publishing, and operational teams around joint goals. You will play a critical role in shaping how Riot shows up across console and mobile platforms globally, ensuring our priorities are understood, our products are supported, and our potential is fully realized. Reporting to the Global Head of Platform Partnerships, this role demands a strategic mindset, strong external partner management, and comfort working across technical, operational, and commercial workstreams. Responsibilities: Strategic Account Ownership • Act as the primary BD and account lead for assigned 1P platform partners • Develop, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with key partner contacts across business, product, marketing and platform operations • Negotiate and secure support for distribution, merchandising, pilot programs, and new initiatives aligned to Riot’s growth goals • Partner with legal, finance, and product stakeholders to negotiate agreements, evaluate partner programs, and structure new deal opportunities Business Development & Growth Strategy • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand Riot’s presence and impact across mobile and console storefronts • Analyze platform trends, evolving policy landscapes, and market shifts to proactively recommend new areas of investment • Build and refine business cases for feature adoption, technology integration, or co-development that aligns with partner roadmaps • Serve as a thought partner to game and publishing leads on go-to-market planning, regional rollout strategy, and ongoing growth initiatives for platform-supported products Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Riot’s game teams, central publishing, live ops, compliance, and regional publishing teams to ensure platform needs and timelines are incorporated into broader launch and content planning • Act as the internal voice of the platform partners, helping translate their priorities, constraints, and capabilities into actionable internal guidance • Coordinate internally across stakeholders to ensure alignment on execution, risk management, and business value Operational & Executional Support • Drive execution of partnership initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring deal terms are upheld, timelines are met, and deliverables are tracked • Support partner milestone planning, post-launch follow-ups, and escalations as needed • Maintain partner-facing materials and documentation, including business reviews, account summaries, and success trackers Performance Analysis & Reporting • Track and analyze the performance of partnerships and programs to assess ROI and inform future planning • Collaborate with insights and finance to develop internal reports on partner impact and contribution to broader publishing goals Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or account management, ideally within the console or mobile games ecosystem • Deep familiarity with platform business models, policies, and commercial programs across console and mobile (e.g., submission processes, revenue models, content featuring, co-marketing frameworks) • Demonstrated success driving external partnerships from pitch through execution • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to represent Riot’s needs while building durable, trusted relationships • Experience working across internal product, marketing, legal, and operational teams to drive strategic outcomes • High attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex workstreams, partner asks, and internal dependencies simultaneously Desired Qualifications: • Experience working directly with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple App Store, or Google Play • Familiarity with regional differences in mobile/console partner programs • Analytical fluency and comfort with performance data, business case modeling, and partner ROI • Background in gaming, digital media, or platform strategy • Gamer/Gaming Enthusiast For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role! 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. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. 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. 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. • (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.