Best Parts of Working in Video Games as a Brand Manager at Riot Games
Freddy, a Brand Manager at Riot Games, finds the most rewarding aspect of working in the video game industry is "the passionate people," who share a deep connection to their work and the product. This shared passion, prevalent throughout Freddy's career in gaming, creates a fulfilling and collaborative work environment.
Passionate People, Product Focus, Teamwork, Industry Connection, Shared Enthusiasm
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Job Title
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Freddy Chen
Brand Manager, Consumer Products
Riot Games
University of Southern California 2012
University of California Los Angeles MBA
Business Management & Admin
Gaming
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Passionate People: The video game industry attracts passionate individuals who deeply care about the product and the game, leading to a fulfilling work environment.
2. Shared Passion: Most people in the industry have a connection to the games they work on, creating a collaborative and engaging atmosphere.
3. Industry Culture: The industry is naturally good at attracting passionate people, even in roles outside of direct game development.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I work in video games, and apart from enjoying the games I work on, what I like most about the industry is the passionate people. Most people here love games to some degree and feel a connection to what they're working on.
It's really fulfilling to have conversations and work on projects with people who care about the product and the game as much as you do. In general, I've found the video game industry is good at naturally attracting people who are passionate about the space.
Even in previous jobs within the industry, most people are there because they enjoy the game or feel connected to the product. That's been something really great about working in video games.
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