Interactive Music Design Manager (GameDev)

TL;DR

Interactive Music Design Manager (GameDev): Building and overseeing interactive music production and in-game implementation across Riot’s products and partnerships with an accent on music systems, technical integration, and interactive execution. Focus on defining interactive music system behavior, supervising implementation in game engines/middleware, and ensuring high-quality real-time player experiences.

Location: Based in Singapore with full relocation support to Singapore.

Company

Riot Games is a global game developer and publisher, founded on the principle of putting players first, known for titles like League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.

What you will do

• Translate gameplay goals and creative vision into clear, actionable interactive music briefs and oversee end-to-end production.
• Own and manage interactive music system behavior, implementation, and final validation across assigned products and features.
• Supervise and review interactive music implementation using middleware or game engines (e.g., Wwise, FMOD, Unreal, Unity).
• Guide external composers and vendors on interactive music design best practices for real-time gameplay.
• Foster collaboration across internal Audio, Design, Product, and Engineering teams, as well as global and regional partners.
• Manage outsourced music production, including vendor selection, interactive design direction, revisions, and delivery expectations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience composing and technically implementing music for shipped video games.
• Ability to translate creative vision and product intent into clear interactive music design briefs.
• Experience managing outsourced music production, including interactive design guidance and delivery expectations.
• Working knowledge of interactive music systems and middleware (e.g., Wwise, FMOD or equivalent).
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Audio, Design, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of music production workflows, recording processes, and and delivery pipelines.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working at a games developer or publisher.
• Hands-on familiarity with Wwise, Unreal, Unity, or proprietary game engines.
• Deep fandom or working knowledge of Riot IPs and their cultural/music identities.
• Experience managing outsource vendors, composers, and musicians.
• Experience working with international teams and global music talent.

Culture & Benefits

• Full health insurance for you, your spouse, and children.
• Open paid time off.
• Retirement benefits with company matching.
• Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability.
• Play Fund to broaden and deepen knowledge of players and community through games.
• Company will double donations of time and money to non-profits.