Principal Mobile Product Publishing Lead, TFT

Riot’s mission is to put players at the center of everything we do.  We do this by continuing to evolve and deliver new experiences to players with games like Legends of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT and more. 

WHO WE ARE: The Mobile Product Lead, Publishing discipline partners closely with product and publishing leaders to bring forward analyses, recommendations, solutions, products, and strategies that address complex mobile player experience and business issues to achieve the best outcomes for players that align to company goals. We are united by our desire to build player-focused strategies that maximize business so that we’re able to serve players for the long run. We support our recommendations with a myriad of sources and perspectives to ensure we’re informed by a deep understanding of who our players are in and out of the game. We work every day to make it better to be a player and are looking for a Principal Mobile Product Publishing Lead, to join the game and publishing team of Teamfight Tactics. 

ROLE: As a Principal Mobile Product Publishing Lead, TFT you will be an integral part of the Games Publishing team. You will partner closely with the Teamfight Tactics Publishing Senior Director, Product Management, and other leaders across games, publishing, entertainment, and esports to drive holistic strategic planning and lead cross-disciplinary teams to arrive at shared outcomes. You will integrate with the product teams and create scalable solutions for multiple tech stacks. 

You must be comfortable operating in ambiguous and nuanced spaces, driving clarity, and moving with a focused sense of urgency. You need to be a strategist, builder, and–most of all–a collaborator.

• Partner with the Game Team and Publishing to build strategy and a holistic player and business outcomes for Teamfight Tactics Franchise’s mobile products.
• Support holistic publishing vision for mobile products in alignment with game’s vision
• Support implementation of the long-term product roadmap, aligning with both short-term business goals and long-term growth strategy.
• Partner with brand leaders on games to ensure player experiences and marketing plans that deeply resonate with core audiences and build on the around-game experience
• Partner closely with publishing and game leadership when designing and building the mobile publishing plans
• Support visioning and planning exercises for the mobile player journey and experience planning for the game
• Support teams on execution of cross-Riot programs in support of the game

• 7+ years of product management experience in mobile games, with at least 3 years working on live-service games
• 5+ years of experience connecting with or building strategies for competitive gaming audiences
• Intimate knowledge of the global mobile games landscape, current competition, innovations and trends, ever-evolving player expectations and how they impact our business
• Strong understanding of mobile game monetization, user acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Well-versed in working with cross-disciplinary, global matrixed teams and able to influence stakeholders at all levels 
• Experience leading or partnering with leaders on foundational strategic initiatives such as market/player definition, product positioning, and go-to-market planning 
• Experience across PC, mobile, and console platforms

• Experience working directly with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Apple App Store, or Google Play
• Familiarity with regional differences in mobile/console partner programs
• Analytical fluency and comfort with performance data, business case modeling, and partner ROI
• Background in gaming, digital media, or platform strategy
• Gamer/Gaming Enthusiast
  

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.