Esports Partner Solutions Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Esports Partner Solutions Lead (Gamedev): Shaping the strategic foundation of Riot’s global esports partnerships, architecting scalable systems and content programs. Focus on inventory ownership, digital content management, and driving partner solutions aligning with brand and commercial goals.

Location: Must be based in the USA

Company

hirify.global is known for League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, and Legends of Runeterra.

What you will do

• Lead the development and stewardship of Riot’s centralized global esports inventory book.
• Partner with Broadcast, Creative, and Publishing to curate, manage, and distribute digital content assets across Riot’s esports ecosystem.
• Drive the partner solutions roadmap across Riot’s esports titles, aligning asset strategy, packaging, and go-to-market narratives with long-term brand and commercial goals.
• Develop high-impact pitch decks, sales toolkits, and case studies that articulate Riot’s esports value proposition.
• Lead coordination between Esports BD, Partner Management, Creative, Legal, and Broadcast to ensure flawless partner delivery and scalable operational execution.
• Partner with research vendors to develop performance measurement frameworks that link digital content, asset utilization, and fan engagement to partner ROI.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in partner management, sponsorship strategy, strategic operations, or consulting—ideally in esports, sports, or entertainment.
• Proven experience developing or managing asset management or content systems for brand or sponsorship portfolios.
• Demonstrated excellence in building pitch decks, sales narratives, and executive presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with CRM and inventory management tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable business strategies.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling digital content ecosystems or inventory management frameworks in sports or entertainment.
• Familiarity with asset rights management, metadata systems, or creative production pipelines.
• Financial literacy and comfort with forecasting, ROI modeling, and pipeline management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and align diverse teams around shared goals.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.
• A 401k with company match.
• Collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday.