Senior Game Designer, Balancing & Economy - Unpublished R&D; Product

Company

Riot Games develops player-focused video games, including League of Legends, and creates interactive experiences for a global player community.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and improve gameplay systems for an unpublished R&D product.
• Develop system design solutions and communicate implementation trade-offs and risks.
• Establish design principles and best practices for future systems work.
• Lead small cross-functional teams developing gameplay systems aligned with product objectives.
• Create clear design documentation for implementation across disciplines.
• Use prototyping, playtesting, feedback, and data-informed iteration to refine player experiences.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional game design experience.
• Strong expertise in progression systems, game balance, economy systems, or mathematical modeling.
• Experience owning gameplay features or leading systems design for at least one shipped title.
• Experience creating and improving complex gameplay mechanics with attention to player experience and long-term maintainability.
• Experience integrating multiple gameplay systems into cohesive player experiences.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese required.

Nice to have

• Experience leading systems, economy, or game balance design.
• Experience with prototyping and iterative game development.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines throughout the game development lifecycle.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other designers.
• 3+ years of significant proficiency with Unreal Engine.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with designers, artists, engineers, and production partners.
• Hands-on development in an evolving environment that balances experimentation with thoughtful decision-making.
• Player-focused design centered on empathy, craft expertise, and improving player experiences.