Riot Games · 6 days ago
Senior VO Designer - League Studios, Creative eXpressions
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expRiot Games is dedicated to delivering lasting sonic experiences for players and is seeking a Senior Voice-Over Designer. In this role, you will harness the human voice to shape character and emotion, design interactive VO systems, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance player experiences in the League of Legends ecosystem.
ComputerDeveloper PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Collaborate with VO and Audio leadership to execute the creative vision for voice-over within the League of Legends ecosystem
Drive the design and execution of dynamic, reactive multiplayer dialogue systems that enhance gameplay clarity, character expression, and player experience
Design and implement advanced VO systems across game engines and audio middleware
Leverage creative processing and design techniques to deliver distinctive, emotionally resonant voice effects
Collaborate cross-functionally with narrative, design, art, engineering, and creative leadership to drive a cohesive creative vision for how voice brings characters and worlds to life
Collaborate with voice talent and directors to deliver performances that are emotionally grounded, tonally consistent, and deeply connected to gameplay context
Act as a force-multiplier to elevate the team through mentoring peers, codifying best practices, and advancing the craft of voice-over design at Riot
Advocate for audio and player experience, ensuring VO has the creative influence, tools, and resources to deliver world-class results
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in game audio, with significant focus on voice-over design, editing, systems, and implementation, preferably in a competitive multiplayer environment
Proven expertise in the full VO production pipeline, from initial project conception to final in-game integration
Strong proficiency working in digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Nuendo, etc
Strong proficiency with industry-standard DSP tools and plug-ins
Deep experience using audio middleware (Wwise, Fmod, etc.) and implementing assets in modern game engines
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across narrative, design, and production disciplines
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
Occasional local travel in the LA area may be required for recording sessions
Preferred
Experience directing professional voice actors in recording sessions
Familiarity with designing and maintaining dialogue systems and workflows within live-service development pipelines
Scripting abilities (e.g., Python, C#, or similar) to prototype, automate, or ideate interactive dialogue systems
Experience developing and maintaining VO pipelines, tools, and standards for large-scale game productions
Benefits
Open paid time off policy
Flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
401k with company match
Company
Riot Games
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21M2018-12-31Series Unknown· $6M
2016-11-14Convertible Note
2011-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
A. Dylan Jadeja
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Beck
Co-chairman, Co-founder
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