Senior Game Designer, Level (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Game Designer, Level (Gamedev): Designing, tweaking, and optimizing player-focused level experiences for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on rapid prototyping and gameplay space iteration. Focus on building high-quality environments, establishing level design best practices, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver cohesive player experiences.

Company

Riot Games is a player-focused game developer known for League of Legends, dedicated to creating great games through an ambitious and experimental approach.

What you will do

• Rapidly implement and iterate on gameplay spaces and environments.
• Design and improve gameplay spaces to deliver engaging player experiences.
• Establish and promote best practices for future level design workflows.
• Develop multiple design solutions and communicate implementation trade-offs.
• Utilize rapid prototyping and playtesting to validate design solutions.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure cohesive experiences.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in Level Design.
• Proven track record of excellence through shipped titles.
• Proficiency in building levels using established game engines.
• Strong understanding of player-centered design principles and iterative development.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Nice to have

• Experience leading Level Design efforts.
• Experience supporting live games or live service products.
• Significant proficiency (3+ years) with Unreal Engine.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Culture & Benefits

• Player-focused development culture that prioritizes the delight of players.
• Environment that embraces experimentation and a healthy disregard for constraints.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of razor-sharp professionals.
• Strong emphasis on craft expertise and player empathy.