Principal Game Designer - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games • Shanghai, Shanghai • Posted June 26, 2026

Position Overview

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

  • Solve ambiguo...