Design Manager

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October 22

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

Although this job is listed in Massachusetts, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎨 Product Designer (UI/UX)

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Riot Games

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Gaming • Entertainment • Media

Riot Games is a leading developer and publisher of video games, known for creating popular titles such as League of Legends. The company focuses on providing immersive gaming experiences and has expanded into esports, offering competitive platforms for players globally. Riot Games is also involved in social impact initiatives and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the gaming community. With offices worldwide, Riot Games aims to craft unforgettable experiences for its players.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2006

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

💰 $6M Venture Round on 2018-12

📋 Description

• Manage Design Team personnel. • Collaborate with technical and systems design leads on tasking for those groups. • Create and maintain clear, concise design documentation that articulates system functionality. • Work hands-on in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to prototype, build, and iterate on systems using Blueprint scripting. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Art, Narrative, and QA to ensure the cohesive and successful implementation of gameplay features. • Champion the player experience, ensuring your designs are intuitive, engaging, and support a wide variety of playstyles. • Actively participate in playtests, gathering feedback and iterating on designs to achieve the highest possible quality. • Proactively identify design challenges and propose effective, innovative solutions that push creative boundaries. • Act as a strong advocate for the player experience, ensuring your designs are intuitive, engaging, and align with the overall vision of Judas. • Contribute significantly to design discussions and the evolution of design practices, fostering a studio culture of knowledge-sharing.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional systems design experience on AAA titles. • Shipped at least one AAA game in a systems design capacity. • Proven expertise in designing and implementing core gameplay loops, progression systems, and player-facing mechanics. • Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), particularly in-engine implementation and Blueprint scripting. • A proactive, self-motivated work ethic, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate with autonomy. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly. • A deep passion for creating emergent, systems-driven gameplay and narrative-rich experiences. • Understanding of telemetry and its uses within game development to validate implementations. • As a senior team member, you lead by example and demonstrate a willingness to mentor others.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities