Principal Game Designer, Progression and Economy - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd(7 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$171,111 - $225,517 (estimated)Design

About this role

The Principal Game Designer (Progression & The Economy) will lead the design and maintenance of a large-scale MMO player economy and progression systems, ensuring stable, sustainable long-term player experiences. The role requires operating in an ambiguous, player-focused environment, contributing to vision and connecting systems like progression, resources, crafting, and trade. You will report to the Design Director and work cross-discipline to prioritize player empathy and collaborative craft expertise.

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Required Skills

Game Design
Economy Design
Progression Design
Rewards Design
Systems Design
Balancing
Spreadsheet Management
Player Research
Collaboration
Mentoring

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About Riot China (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

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Riot Games is a global entertainment company that develops and publishes popular competitive games, including League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. They also create transmedia content (creators of the animated series Arcane) and run major esports ecosystems for League of Legends and VALORANT. Riot focuses on building player-first, live-service experiences across platforms that support competitive play, community engagement, and ongoing content updates.