Senior Game Designer, Combat - Unpublished R&D; Product (GameDev)

Company

Riot Games develops player-focused video games, including League of Legends, and explores future player experiences through unpublished R&D products.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and improve combat mechanics and gameplay systems for an unpublished R&D product.
• Develop innovative combat design solutions, compare alternatives, and communicate trade-offs and risks.
• Establish principles and best practices for future combat design work.
• Use rapid prototyping and playtesting to validate gameplay solutions.
• Create clear design documentation that can be evaluated and implemented by non-designers.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and other disciplines while iterating toward a high-quality player experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in game design.
• Expertise in at least one area: combat mechanics, combat feel, combat AI, or character, camera, and controls.
• 3+ years of experience with Unreal Engine, including Blueprint or equivalent systems.
• Ability to design complex systems with strong awareness of player impact and downstream effects.
• Deep understanding of gameplay systems and player interaction design, with strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.

Nice to have

• Experience leading or owning combat design areas.
• Experience working on live products or ongoing game updates.
• Experience in early-stage development and prototyping environments.
• Scripting experience within a game engine on a shipped title.
• Familiarity with large-scale game systems and player progression design; spoken and written English fluency.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a small, evolving team exploring future player experiences.
• Take a hands-on role in an environment where iteration and adaptability are central.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on player-focused game development.