Principal Game Designer - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games · Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Location

Shanghai

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

July 05, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Define and evolve the game’s holistic design vision, core gameplay direction, and player experience goals from concept through development

Establish clear design principles, frameworks, and quality bars that guide feature development, player experience decisions, and long-term product direction

Review and guide major design decisions, ensuring systems and features align with player needs, product goals, and Riot’s quality expectations

Translate player insight, product context, market understanding, and development realities into clear design direction and strategic priorities

Partner closely with internal developers and external co-development teams to align on design intent, execution quality, and iteration plans

Evaluate trade-offs, identify risks early, and make agile decisions that help the team respond to feedback, data, and changing development needs

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