How I got my job at Riot Games

i felt my story was worth telling so here it goes!
IG / Tik Tok - kenny_chiwa
#riotgames #videoeditor #storytime

[@shuushii4399]

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 :)

[@kennygondales]

glad i could help in any way!

[@nutk3917]

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]

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

[@vervelol]

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]

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!

[@Limit91]

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

[@StellarStar231]

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

[@kennygondales]

best of luck!

[@Dino-yu4nj]

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

[@fuwabnuuy]

How's that going for you?

[@kuyomi2310]

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

[@truomega5650]

Same bro

[@kuyomi2310]

@@truomega5650 hey, what are your goals atm?

[@jimmyneutron4074]

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

[@versutus2699]

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

[@wuukah]

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 :)

[@Eportal-bk1tk]

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

[@Rodrigo2k]

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!

[@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

[@RIFLABACONBBX]

delete ksante 🙏

[@glizzygobbler2810]

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

[@kennygondales]

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!

[@randyrobinson6053]

The last 5 secs got me bro tears

[@natelakritz9417]

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

[@meme_lover.69]

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.

[@yououttapocket]

have you considered getting out of bronze

[@sandu9779]

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 😅?

[@lauraamantay4536]

super inspiring! thank you for video

[@Bew-Web]

Right now my main dream is to be a rioter.

[@itemtest1]

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

[@yavuz9038]

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

[@DeusXmachina22]

When is the replay system coming to valo

[@anita189]

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

[@user-bb5xz1yj8g]

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

[@machidraws1]

awesome story man!!

[@RedAstrals]

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

[@jaskaranaklia]

im going to fucking make it

[@fuwabnuuy]

How's that going for you?

[@jaskaranaklia]

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

[@delyanskiiii]

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?

[@Diamondcheatss]

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

[@SpiritualShamann]

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.

[@Chickensea10]

gg dude!

[@drizzbizz9063]

Great video, but what is it you actually do?

[@MaievWarden]

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

[@anita189]

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

[@BaggyTrous3rs]

shout me a riot gun buddy ong

[@zalanszegvari7528]

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

[@kennygondales]

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

[@zalanszegvari7528]

@@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

[@kurasakikenji]

Now delete Yuumi. Great video tho.

[@itsmotivatemomentum]

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

[@japtarunff5399]

Valorant gun buddy need:- TarunKun #9821