Riot Games
Technical Game Designer II - Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As a Technical Game Designer, you will design and optimize the player’s combat experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity help craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and satisfy 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.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.As a
Technical Game Designer II
specializing in combat gameplay on the R&D team, you excel in designing and tuning Weapon Mechanics and Systems for first-person combat experiences. You partner with other designers, artists, and engineers to create and iterate on core PvP features ranging from Weapons, Equipment, damage models and everything in-between. All of these features contribute to a combat experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play. You will report to the Combat Design Lead on the team.
Responsibilities:
Design associated combat systems for one of our new R&D projects
Responsible for rapid implementation / integration, great feel, and iterative improvements in the space
Work collaboratively with the Design and UX Leads to create a great holistic experience
Design creative additions and improvements for existing systems
Create clear design documentation that can be evaluated and implemented by non-designers
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in professional game design experience
2+ years of professional experience in software engineering with games focus
2+ years of experience in either Combat Mechanics or Combat Feel - FPS Specialization
Can create and extend complex combat systems
Demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine on a shipped title
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working on a AAA game launch
Experience working on a AAA first person shooter or open-world game
Experience working in Unreal Engine
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.
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 .
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $142,900 - $199,600 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
(Mercer Island Only)
Base salary range between $142,900 - $199,600 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).#J-18808-Ljbffr
Working on an early stage product, you will help decipher one of Riot's next big bets.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.As a
Technical Game Designer II
specializing in combat gameplay on the R&D team, you excel in designing and tuning Weapon Mechanics and Systems for first-person combat experiences. You partner with other designers, artists, and engineers to create and iterate on core PvP features ranging from Weapons, Equipment, damage models and everything in-between. All of these features contribute to a combat experience which is deep, compelling, and always feels great to play. You will report to the Combat Design Lead on the team.
Responsibilities:
Design associated combat systems for one of our new R&D projects
Responsible for rapid implementation / integration, great feel, and iterative improvements in the space
Work collaboratively with the Design and UX Leads to create a great holistic experience
Design creative additions and improvements for existing systems
Create clear design documentation that can be evaluated and implemented by non-designers
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in professional game design experience
2+ years of professional experience in software engineering with games focus
2+ years of experience in either Combat Mechanics or Combat Feel - FPS Specialization
Can create and extend complex combat systems
Demonstrated proficiency in scripting in at least one engine on a shipped title
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working on a AAA game launch
Experience working on a AAA first person shooter or open-world game
Experience working in Unreal Engine
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.
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 .
(Los Angeles Only)
Base salary range between $142,900 - $199,600 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
(Mercer Island Only)
Base salary range between $142,900 - $199,600 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).#J-18808-Ljbffr