Hiring: Level Design Lead - VALORANT Company: Riot Games Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:18:37 About the job Experience: •5+ years experience in a Level Design role; experience as a game design owner of multiple large projects in parallel with successful delivery •1+ years people management experience; experience with mentorship of other designers leading to a promotion or substantial positive improvements in their work Required Skills: •Set and evolve the design vision for VALORANT maps, ensuring they uphold the game’s tactical DNA while pushing the genre forward •Lead both live map updates and major reworks, building on successes like Breeze and shaping how players engage with maps over time •Drive innovation on new maps, exploring new ideas while protecting competitive integrity •Manage, mentor, and grow a team of level designers, leveling up their craft through hands-on feedback, coaching, and example •Partner closely with Map Art, Lighting, and Production, blending gameplay clarity with visual quality and shipping reliably at high polish •Guide projects from early concept through final release, balancing player value, development cost, and long-term sustainability •Influence senior leadership on product direction, strategy, and priorities related to maps and gameplay experiences •Anticipate player needs across platforms, understanding how different audiences engage with competitive shooters Qualifications: •Leadership experience resolving conflict, and when needed offering difficult feedback with respect •In-depth knowledge of Tactical FPS principles and can apply them effectively •Robust understanding of the FPS market and player motivations and behaviors •Can quickly produce a wide breadth of mechanics solutions, and generate and identify an excellent solution Compensation: •Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!