UX Designer - League of Legends Studios (League of Legends PC, Teamfight Tactics)

Company

Riot Games creates player-focused games and experiences, including League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.

What you will do

• Ideate, prototype, and implement UX concepts and flows for League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics.
• Design clear, accessible player experiences across in-game and out-of-game screens.
• Partner with game designers to shape intuitive mechanics and systems.
• Solve complex gameplay and interface challenges through iteration and player-focused thinking.
• Participate in playtests and feedback sessions, using data and player insights to improve designs.
• Communicate design solutions and align with cross-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in UX, human-computer interaction, human factors engineering, or a related field, or 2+ years of professional UX Design experience.
• In-depth knowledge of either League of Legends or Teamfight Tactics through regular play.
• Strong interest in pursuing UX design for games and developing broader game design skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate player needs, including decision-making and spectator experiences.
• Ability to identify problems, develop viable solutions, advocate for an appropriate direction, and communicate the details clearly.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback.

Nice to have

• Understanding of player motivations and the ability to translate player needs into design solutions.
• Familiarity with competitive gaming environments or esports communities.
• Experience collaborating on group projects or in team settings.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses or domestic partners, and children.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborative environment focused on putting players first and empowering individual perspectives.

Base salary for Los Angeles applicants: $122,600–$171,800 USD annually, plus incentive compensation, equity, 401(k) with company match, insurance, disability coverage, and open PTO.