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Arbor Crew Leader

Dallas, TX · On-site

$25 - $37/hr

We partner with many of the world's leading brands and take pride in the quality, character, and ... Performs advanced climbing, pruning, and rigging * Manages jobsite safety, production, and crew ...

Arbor Crew Leader

Dallas, TX · On-site

$25 - $37/hr

We partner with many of the world's leading brands and take pride in the quality, character, and ... Performs advanced climbing, pruning, and rigging * Manages jobsite safety, production, and crew ...

Arbor Tree Climber

Dallas, TX · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

... character of our people. Our company is built on a hardworking, highly competent, and friendly team ... Set and manage rigging systems appropriate to experience level * Conduct pre-job inspections of ...

... character of our people. Our company is built on a hardworking, highly competent, and friendly team ... Set and manage rigging systems appropriate to experience level * Conduct pre-job inspections of ...

3D Artist

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$37 - $56/hr

... character build process, identifying and fixing issues with model, texture, topology, rigging ... Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines while setting a professional and collaborative tone

3D Artist

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$37 - $56/hr

... character build process, identifying and fixing issues with model, texture, topology, rigging ... Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines while setting a professional and collaborative tone

Manage shot/sequence responsibilities within deadlines to ensure the client's requirements and VC ... rigging, or prototyping. * Character Performance experience. * Effectively tell the story in a ...

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As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager character rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Senior Manager, Game Production - League of Legends, Champions & Cosmetics

Senior Manager, Game Production - League of Legends, Champions & Cosmetics

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Riot Games is a company dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences. As a Senior Manager in Game Production, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality champion-focused experiences for League of Legends, overseeing complex character pipelines and driving large-scale initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Lead production across champion-centric development, including gameplay and cosmetic content (e.g. skins, store systems)
• Drive execution across large-scale, multi-discipline character asset pipelines (modeling, rigging, animation, etc.)
• Contribute to long-term strategy for champion production and pipeline scalability
• Manage complex dependencies across teams-of-teams, including global co-development partners
• Continuously improve team health by identifying opportunities to define and refine how we work as a team
• Manage and mentor a mix of individual contributors and managers
• Partner with art, design, and engineering leaders to define quality standards and execution expectations
Qualifications:
Required:
• A minimum of 8 years of working in game development, with experience in the full game development life cycle
• A minimum of 4 years of direct people management experience
• Experience working with character or asset production pipelines (e.g. champions, skins, or similar content)
• Familiarity with League of Legends or similar MOBA/live-service games
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary production pipelines
• Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across teams
Preferred:
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver AAA gameplay experiences
• Ability to disambiguate product vision into gameplay requirements and appropriately sized features and functionality
• Ability to manage change across teams, organizations and cultures
Company:
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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