Jobs at Riot Games
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Riot Games, the creator of League of Legends, has positioned itself as a pioneer in real‑time multiplayer gaming and cloud‑native infrastructure. The studio’s developer stack includes AWS, Kubernetes, and a microservices architecture that scales to millions of concurrent users.
Riot hires engineers, product managers, data scientists, QA specialists, and creative roles. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative pair‑programming, and a culture that emphasizes data‑driven design and rapid iteration.
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Lead Designer
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Nov 15, 2023
Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a Lead Designer for Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced game. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of game design experience, 2+ years of design lead and people management experience, and a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams. The role involves comprehensive design oversight, team management, collaboration with Creative Director, and upholding design processes and quality standards. The company offers a great culture, growth opportunities, team mentality, and competitive benefits package.
Technical Artist: Pipeline
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Nov 14, 2023
However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.LI-BW1The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. *NY Pay Range$88,500—$113,800 USD If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in the heart of Manhattan.WHAT WE DOHelp architect, build and optimize pipelines that improve our asset and automation pipelines.Collaborate and communicate with various other departments, working closely with the global Technical Art team.Perform general script and pipeline maintenance.Tackle day to day requests for improvements and bug fixes.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with the Technical Art and Tools team on a wide range of automation focused tasks within an established and evolving codebase.Design, build, improve or optimize Pipelines used by internal Rockstar teams to streamline and support production.Provide general Pipelines maintenance.Work with other Pipeline Animation team members to develop cutting-edge solutions to support increasing content production necessities.QUALIFICATIONSPython and/or C knowledge is a prerequisite for the role.3+ years of applicable professional experience as a Technical Artist/TD/Tools Programmer in videogames or film/VFX industry.Experience in designing, building and maintaining complex workflows and pipelines.Experience working with pre-existing proprietary or 3rd party automation systems/processesSKILLSExperience with setting up CI/CD systems on GitHub or GitLab platforms.Experience using Mongo/SQL or other non-relational/relational databases.Experience with Docker/Containers and orchestration (preferably Kubernetes).Strong communication, self-management, and organizational skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.Relevant video games development experience, preferably on an AAA game.Experience writing APIs.Knowledge of ELK stack.Experience with Agile Scrum method.Experience using Motionbuilder and/or Maya as a technical artist/TD.Experience with FFMPEG Tool Suite or similar video/audio processing tools.HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. This work involves dealing with our production animation teams’ workflows.
Narrative Designer (m/f/d)
Company: Deca Games
Location: Worldwide
Posted Nov 16, 2023
DECA Games is a remote company with over 300 employees worldwide, specializing in reviving old games to extend their lifespan. They are currently seeking a Narrative Designer for a liveOps-driven MMORPG, focusing on content design, story-based event design, and community engagement. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of narrative design experience, a creative writing education, and proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office. Benefits include a remote-first culture, flexible work hours, language classes, and working in a multicultural environment.
3D Motion Graphics Generalist
Company: 1047 Games
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 15, 2023
Portfolio required. Played Splitgate or other PC/console shooters (Halo, Fortnite, etc.). Pluses Experience with UI/UX. Proficient in Digital, Social, AV, and OOH advertising formats. Streaming or video content creation experience. Prior people management experience. Your own hardware setup. Experience in other 3D and motion graphics software such as C4D, Octane / Redshift or Arnold Rendering Pipelines, Adobe After Effects, etc. Flexible, dependable, and opinionated. Strong skills and proven experience working in Unreal Engine Core design skills, including the ability to establish visual composition, layout, typography, and lighting.
Director of Product Management
Company: Big Viking Games
Location: Canada
Posted Nov 18, 2023
Big Viking Games is seeking a seasoned Product Manager for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the gaming industry, particularly in live operations and F2P games. They must possess strong analytical skills, a proven track record in product launches and optimization, and the ability to apply marketing principles in a data-driven context. The role involves managing the entire product portfolio, conducting A/B testing, monitoring performance metrics, guiding the art and game design team, overseeing live operations, and analyzing revenue performance. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus program, comprehensive benefits, and generous time off policies.
Associate Art Director (Environment)
Company: 1047 Games
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 16, 2023
As an Associate Art Director, your passion for visual fidelity, production pipelines, and production efficiency will help us achieve our product vision. You understand the mindset of gamers which enables you to create and implement features that will further benefit the game Responsibilities: Direct involvement with visual feature planning and creative vision Represent the development team as an advocate for visual feature goals and quality standards when working with partner artists and art tech groups Create comprehensive briefs for internal and external art teams Lead visual prototyping initiatives for your feature areas Daily art direction of visual features Provide guidance and mentorship to your art team and ensure a positive, healthy working relationship Contribute to the style and tone documentation for your feature areas Oversee AAA art creation workflows and timelines while collaborating with art leaders/experts on continual improvement Support art production planning and support tracking of production progress Qualifications: Expertise in environments and developing proficiency in lighting and concept art An inclusive leadership mindset with passion, organization, and enthusiasm Experience as an Associate Art Director or Art Lead in digital media, familiar with setting and giving direction across multiple art disciplines Experience with formal review processes and stakeholder alignment Ability to direct and delegate to internal and external artists through visual targets, paint-overs, and mood boards Ability to work with production, engineering, and marketing partners to manage delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment Grit, ingenuity, a desire to have fun, and a start up mentality define our crew. A passionate art leader: You love to take on difficult, seemingly impossible problems and dig in to find creative ways to solve them A hard worker: You love to put in the extra effort, because you enjoy your work and know the impact of finishing the tasks at hand Passion for gaming: You can recognize what separates exceptional games from the average ones. What We're Looking For: We are looking for a talented Associate Art Director to join the team to help lead and support the art team while working with both Game Design and Production partners to bring Splitgate to a new visual benchmark. At 1047 Games, you’ll find a permanently remote, dedicated team of top-tier talent from some of the world’s biggest gaming and tech companies who share our founders’ vision. We are currently working on a brand new shooter in the Splitgate universe. Their love for arena shooters of the past drove them to create Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter that adds portal guns to upend the genre. Bucking convention and driven by a passion to create the ultimate gaming experience, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian founded 1047 Games in 2017 in their Stanford dorm room. What started as two computer science majors putting portals into a first-person shooter for a project demo has evolved into a VC-backed company which has raised more than $120MM in funding.
Feature Lead
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Nov 14, 2023
Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a Feature Lead for Kerbal Space Program 2 (KSP2). The role involves designing, developing, and deploying gameplay experiences, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and simulating authentic space flight. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of professional game design experience, experience with Unity, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a great culture, growth opportunities, team mentality, and comprehensive benefits.
Senior Data Analyst (m/f/d)
Company: Deca Games
Location: CET (UTC+1)
Posted Nov 15, 2023
DECA Games is a remote company with over 300 employees worldwide, specializing in reviving old games to extend their lifespan. They are currently seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their international BI team. The role involves managing analytics for a set of games, working closely with various teams, and delivering impactful projects within a year. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in data analysis or engineering, solid SQL knowledge, and experience with visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI. Benefits include a remote-first culture, flexible work hours, language classes, and a multicultural environment.
Senior Manager, Publishing Content Strategy (Editor in Chief) - Publishing, Product Mgt - TFT/LoR
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Nov 17, 2023
Riot Games is a company that values player-focused game development and has a strong focus on community and player experience. The company is looking for a Senior Manager to lead a team of comms, community, social, influencer, and content professionals to develop and manage all communications of the player experience.
Localisation Tester - Simplified Chinese
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posted Nov 17, 2023
We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race. Experience with localisation software tools. A localisation or translation related degree. Previous games industry or localisation/translation experience. Basic knowledge of HTML and CMS tools. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication. If you have a current work permit, please provide details of your nationality, the issue date and expiration date. Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.
Design Manager
Company: Intercept Games
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Nov 15, 2023
Intercept Games, a Private Division/Take-Two development studio, is seeking a Design Manager for their team working on Kerbal Space Program 2 and an unannounced game. The role involves overseeing design team processes, leading a team of designers, communicating design direction to artists and engineers, reviewing game systems and content, and participating in recruitment and onboarding. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of game development experience, 2+ years of design lead and people management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for space exploration. The company offers a great company culture, growth opportunities, a team mentality, comprehensive benefits, and perks. The pay range for this position in Washington is between $90,000 and $130,000 per year.
Senior Combat Designer
Company: FREE RANGE GAMES
Location: Other US Location
Posted Nov 17, 2023
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Free Range Games makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Knowledge of industry-standard software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender. Free Range Games participates in E-Verify. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with open-world game design and non-linear level design. An understanding of what makes combat engaging and memorable. Experience working with scripting and blueprinting. Familiarity with AI design and enemy behavior systems.