Marketing Creative Director (Gaming)

TL;DR

Marketing Creative Director (GameDev): Creating and delivering world-class marketing campaigns for VALORANT, focusing on compelling creative content across various formats. Focus on concepting meaningful campaign platforms, overseeing production, and ensuring flawless execution while managing vendor partnerships and meeting strategic goals.

Location: Must be eligible to work in the United States and be familiar with California/Los Angeles labor laws.

Company

Riot Games is a product company renowned for creating games and experiences that prioritize player delight, driven by a mission to improve the player experience.

What you will do

• Execute creative campaigns and content aligned with VALORANT’s brand direction and objectives.
• Translate campaign briefs into visual and narrative ideas that authentically connect with players.
• Guide the execution of campaign assets across multiple formats and channels in partnership with creative, brand, and production teams.
• Review creative work to ensure alignment with direction, quality standards, and player relevance.
• Collaborate with publishing and development partners for consistent storytelling and smooth execution.
• Support day-to-day production needs, including managing timelines, creative reviews, and vendor coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in marketing, advertising, or creative production (agency or client side).
• Experience executing integrated campaigns or creative content across video, digital, and social platforms.
• Strong creative sensibility and attention to craft detail across design, storytelling, and production.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and maintain quality under tight timelines.
• Work authorization for the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Passion for VALORANT and deep understanding of the game, audience, and community.
• Experience working in gaming, entertainment, sports, or fashion industries.
• Familiarity with creative production pipelines across art, writing, and video.
• Awareness of trends in gaming, culture, and fandom that drive player engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Parental leave for employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals.
• Culture focused on putting players first and fostering collaborative teams.