VALORANT Gameplay Insights Director

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open paid time off policy

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Job summary

A prominent gaming company in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Gameplay Insights to lead and improve the understanding of players for VALORANT. This role requires 10+ years in data analytics and management consulting, along with a drive for player-focused game development. You'll oversee an insights team and work closely with game designers and product managers to guide gameplay decisions. The position offers a hybrid work model from the global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in data analytics, management consulting, or related fields.
• 5+ years specializing in either analytics or research.
• 4+ years of experience managing individuals or teams.
• Strong collaborative skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gameplay insights team focused on agents, maps, and game balance.
• Develop relationships with game team leadership to define success.
• Deliver insight-backed guidance for core game systems and content strategy.
• Elevate insights usage in development from ideation to post-launch evaluation.

Skills

Data analytics

Management consulting

Product management

Quantitative skills

Collaboration with peers and leaders

Job description

A prominent gaming company in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Gameplay Insights to lead and improve the understanding of players for VALORANT. This role requires 10+ years in data analytics and management consulting, along with a drive for player-focused game development. You'll oversee an insights team and work closely with game designers and product managers to guide gameplay decisions. The position offers a hybrid work model from the global headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.