The best video game studio for passionate, talented people. - Associate Technical Designer Riot Games Employee Review

5.0
Aug 11, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

+ Everyone is super passionate. If there's a way that riot can do some thing awesome for the players, everyone is immediately on board + Work alongside very talented people, some of the best in the industry + Great culture, everyone in the company (including player support, QA, etc) is encouraged to give suggestions on how to improve the game and the company as a whole (and suggestions are taken seriously) + Very open, player-focused mentality, everyone plays League of Legends, and wants to improve it for the players + Talent, creativity and consistency of execution are more important than seniority for being hired/advancing + Just a really fun place to work, everyone loves their jobs, and the shared culture makes it super easy to make friends + Very challenging work, people are always encouraged to grow and test their limits + I honestly wouldn't want to work anywhere else in the industry than Riot Games (and I've worked at other big game companies)

Cons

- Riot games is a newer company, there are some developmental hiccups, and processes are frequently shifting (although this typically leads to better processes) - It's expected that you're willing to work hard and do a good job, not a great place if you want to have an easy 9-5 sit and do nothing job :)

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5.0
May 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits + food. WFH.

Cons

Some bureaucracy. Some teams grow too fast and have to walk it back.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Player focus, some of the coolest games on the planet, Riot does a great job of creating an environment where people can succeed and thrive

Cons

Crunch is on the rise, fiscal discipline on exploration is still too loose, lots of layers of management

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