How I got my job at Riot Games

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  • @shuushii4399
    @shuushii4399 Рік тому +58

    Really glad this video popped up in my recommended. I'm still in high school but I've been taking classes on computer science and as I've been progressing through my high school life I've wondered what I wanted to do after school quite often and Riot Games was one of the ideas that kept on popping up in my head but I felt like it would never really be achievable with how school has gone for me so far considering my low GPA. This video doesn't really answer any of the questions I have about what to do with my life but it definitively inspires me to think about it more seriously and helps me find the answers to my questions. Thank you for making this video :)

  • @nutk3917
    @nutk3917 Рік тому +22

    Thanks for dropping this video , you have no idea how much it talks to me. Just got rejected by riot myself and now I trying to imrpove my portfolio and my skills in general. I'll try again fo sure but i enjoyed your story and gave me motivation.

    • @rengoku3330
      @rengoku3330 Рік тому +2

      do you have a site where we can see your work ?

  • @vervelol
    @vervelol Рік тому +13

    This is really cool bro :) I'm in my sophomore year and I'm looking for internships. I pretty much grew up playing league and when I was younger, I used to imagine creating champions working for riot. Since then my interests have changed and I shifted more towards programming and Comp Sci. A few weeks ago while looking for internships I randomly searched up if riot has any positions and when I saw that they were looking for interns, let me tell you, my heart dropped ( in a good way ). All those memories of drawing champions and abilities came flooding back as well as my imagination for working at riot. I went ahead and applied knowing that I don't have many of the requirements just yet, just to test my luck. Unfortunately I haven't heard back but that's fine because I still have so much room to grow and learn more in this field. I'll definitely apply again next time intern positions open up. By then I'll definitely polish my skills and have more experience with the requirements. Just wanted to share my experience as well, great video man! I wish the best for you and your future!

  • @rallo92
    @rallo92 9 місяців тому +1

    This is a great story.. Inspiring to never give up hope. A week ago I was hit with news that the recruitment team in Dublin decided to go a different route for the Network engineer position.
    Your outlook to continue to perfect your craft. Definitely has lit a spark in me to continue to do the same. Working on their Esports infrastructure is a goal. One day hopefully it will come to light.
    Congrats on the position and the hard work! Keep it up!

  • @versutus2699
    @versutus2699 Рік тому +1

    7:03 blasted my ears but this story was really cool to hear I'm happy for you

  • @kyuumi2310
    @kyuumi2310 Рік тому +4

    ty for making this video, it helped me realize i need to focus on trying to achieve my goals and not waste more time

  • @Limit91
    @Limit91 Рік тому +2

    Very happy to have seen this video. I’m currently in my last year of college for 3D modelling and just seeing this story of how all the work pays off in the end is really nice to see. Also that it’s not all sunshine and butterflies but also ups and downs

  • @wuukah
    @wuukah Рік тому +3

    This was such an amazing story to listen to and I definitely am glad I clicked on this video. I have a dream of working at Riot as an intern, or even as a full-time job, and this has inspired me and helped me understand that it takes sacrifice and dedication to get what you want and to be where you want to be. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @jimmyneutron4074
    @jimmyneutron4074 Рік тому +5

    I think a huge reason i am struggling to achieve my dreams is because i am not willing to sacrifice anything. hopefully i can change that mentality

    • @andrewtan529
      @andrewtan529 4 місяці тому

      8 month pass by, are you still on it?

  • @Rodrigo2k
    @Rodrigo2k Рік тому +1

    very interesting story and nice to hear someone from riot talk about how they got to work with riot, hope nothing but the best for u man!

  • @RedAstrals
    @RedAstrals Рік тому +1

    congrats on the position! thank you for the good video and best of luck to you going forward!!

  • @glizzygobbler2810
    @glizzygobbler2810 Рік тому +2

    Imagine choosing a career of death threats everyday after 4 years of hell 💀

  • @Eportal-bk1tk
    @Eportal-bk1tk Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing! I found your story encouraging and helpful. I hope your career continues to go up from here! 🏆

  • @charliewhyyoudothistome6088

    This is so inspiring! It's exactly what I wanted since Riot Games is also my final goal(only difference is im not planning to go into film). I'm currently studying common art and design, half in media production and half in game design in polytechnic which is like college? I do plan on being either a game designer, illustrator or concept artist down the line at riot so this video truely helped me see what it will be like down the road so thank you! I'll work hard on my portfolio and upcoming work to hopefully land an internship in year 3 :D

  • @kennygondales
    @kennygondales  Рік тому +7

    This is getting a bit more traction than my usual so here are some things I wish I added (cause I finished this video at 6AM then uploaded it 2 hours later). I wouldve loved to add projects I worked on with CLG as B-roll when I mentioned it, as well as some photos of me at Riot's LAX campus when i visited.
    Despite that though, thank you for watching!

  • @StellarStar231
    @StellarStar231 Рік тому +9

    My end goal is to be a video game illustrator in riot games.. Yt recommendation must've heard my thoughts.

    • @kennygondales
      @kennygondales  Рік тому +4

      best of luck!

    • @Dino-yu4nj
      @Dino-yu4nj Рік тому +1

      same. imagine us working together one day and then be like "hey u r that guy from yt"

    • @hiroibwah
      @hiroibwah 6 місяців тому

      How's that going for you?

    • @wungadunga5099
      @wungadunga5099 Місяць тому

      I've had a personal discord server called "C.F.R" (coming for riot) with Riot's logo on its icon for almost 2 years now which basically is my organization hub for career projects. I do 2d art but these last few months I've been absurdly interested in 3d and I've always been more of a concept art person so who knows. Crazy how inspiring Riot has been for so many people. I hope to work there someday

  • @randyrobinson6053
    @randyrobinson6053 Рік тому

    The last 5 secs got me bro tears

  • @lauraamantay4536
    @lauraamantay4536 Рік тому

    super inspiring! thank you for video

  • @Shaxb0tzam
    @Shaxb0tzam 2 місяці тому

    Hey man, I just watched this. I been mad addicted to the game for so long. I went to art school and learned all about this type of stuff. Now I'm wondering why I can't find a Job in design. I love e sports and Riot games. Your typography music video got to me. So good shit. I never leave comments like this. I appreciate this video.

  • @romeorift1891
    @romeorift1891 16 днів тому

    Why am I tearing up

  • @natelakritz9417
    @natelakritz9417 Рік тому

    Weird, I had almost the same exact experience with Riot, got rejected and then accepted a few weeks later. It was crazy time

  • @DeusXmachina22
    @DeusXmachina22 8 місяців тому

    When is the replay system coming to valo

  • @Flores-b5t
    @Flores-b5t Рік тому +1

    hi thank you for inspiring us. iwant to work at riot, my dream. im gonna be part of riot company.

  • @RIFLABACONBBX
    @RIFLABACONBBX Рік тому +31

    delete ksante 🙏

  • @itemtest1
    @itemtest1 Рік тому

    Now I understand why we get those balance patches😁😁😁

  • @delyanskiiii
    @delyanskiiii Рік тому

    So they always respond, even with when the answer is negative? How much time it took for you to get the email because I have already waited for more than a month and just assumed I didn't get it?

  • @Bew-Web
    @Bew-Web Рік тому +1

    Right now my main dream is to be a rioter.

  • @plimpton3227
    @plimpton3227 Місяць тому

    1.0 GPA is good or bad?

  • @sandu9779
    @sandu9779 Рік тому

    This is very inspiring. I dreamed of being a video editor or a graphic designer for 5-6 years, doing small projects and stuff. I was struggling with ADD/ADHD and depression ,so I never could deadlines and even tho I liked my end products I stopped 2 years ago and found a job fitting for me. Still this vid makes me wanna try again. Does someone know if your not an US citizen how hard is to get a job at riot 😅?

  • @machidraws1
    @machidraws1 Рік тому

    awesome story man!!

  • @anita189
    @anita189 Рік тому

    I was an editor for riot games. Also but I now work for ESL for a better pay

  • @jaskaranaklia
    @jaskaranaklia Рік тому +2

    im going to fucking make it

    • @hiroibwah
      @hiroibwah 6 місяців тому

      How's that going for you?

    • @jaskaranaklia
      @jaskaranaklia 6 місяців тому

      @@hiroibwah pretty good ngl. Not perfect though. But no one ever is.

  • @Diamondcheatss
    @Diamondcheatss Рік тому

    Im 15 and im trying to get a spot at riot in the future do u have any tips for me?

    • @Spiritual-y6d
      @Spiritual-y6d Рік тому

      Don't bother with this company, they're horrible and don't deserve employees. Their CEO is a misogynistic assholes who used to abuse women.

  • @yavuz9038
    @yavuz9038 Рік тому

    if i didnt have my ambition of becoming a ceo, i would want to work at riot. Even though i dont like working at enteprises that much

  • @meme_lover.69
    @meme_lover.69 Рік тому +1

    Please nerf junglers, they are too broken, they HAVE been broken as a role and fundamental in theory impacting 95% of the matches out of the 500+ I've played being FULL HEALTH 99% of the time.
    In my top lane matches, out of the 100+ games I play hugging the tower simulator, only 10% of those games I get a gank, and the other 90% is me getting ganked, in which 10% of all of those matches, I get dove on.

  • @Chickensea10
    @Chickensea10 Рік тому

    gg dude!

  • @drizzbizz9063
    @drizzbizz9063 Рік тому

    Great video, but what is it you actually do?

  • @zalanszegvari7528
    @zalanszegvari7528 Рік тому

    Do u jusr work on lol or u work on every riot piece

    • @kennygondales
      @kennygondales  Рік тому +2

      i work flex, so i could be on any of the games

    • @zalanszegvari7528
      @zalanszegvari7528 Рік тому

      @@kennygondales btw in the background there was multiple riot songs like the rise from lol or the ticking away from valorant did u work on those or u just put those in the video

  • @MaievWarden
    @MaievWarden Рік тому

    from doing nothing productive at hs to doing nothing productive in riot games hq

  • @merekhanley9923
    @merekhanley9923 Місяць тому

    you said 1.8? is tis true?

    • @jbqss
      @jbqss 17 днів тому

      Probs an exaggeration or joke because the university he said to get in has a 68% acceptance rate. There's no way in hell they're taking someone with a 1.8 GPA. Maybe 2.8 is the lowest they'd go. a 1.8 is D's and F's in like every class 😭

  • @nguyenmanh7095
    @nguyenmanh7095 3 місяці тому

    you spell it wrong on chapter 4
    it should be rice

  • @anita189
    @anita189 Рік тому

    Please telling me you're getting paid 30+ for your job

  • @BaggyTrous3rs
    @BaggyTrous3rs Рік тому

    shout me a riot gun buddy ong

  • @kurasakikenji
    @kurasakikenji Рік тому +2

    Now delete Yuumi. Great video tho.

    • @menmanom
      @menmanom 4 місяці тому +1

      Heeeey noooo, she just a smol cute kittyyyyyy wdymmm delete yuumiiiiii :c

  • @storymaxart
    @storymaxart 18 днів тому

    O_O

  • @itsmotivatemomentum
    @itsmotivatemomentum 6 місяців тому

    Can I get a riot buddy on valorant? Treats#666 is my name 🙏

  • @japtarunff5399
    @japtarunff5399 11 місяців тому

    Valorant gun buddy need:- TarunKun #9821