What Type Of Person Thrives In The Video Games Industry According To A Brand Manager Consumer Products At Riot Games
Freddy, a Brand Manager at Riot Games, highlights the dynamic nature of the video game industry, stating that "things come out of the woodwork…with some frequency," requiring individuals to be "really flexible and adaptable" with "plans A, B, C, and D." Success hinges on fluidity and the ability to adjust to shifting circumstances, rather than rigid adherence to structure.
Adaptability, Flexibility, Problem-Solving, Resilience, Dynamic Environments
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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. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial in the video game industry, as plans often need to change quickly.
2. A proactive approach with contingency plans (Plans A, B, C, and even D) is beneficial for handling unexpected challenges.
3. While structure is not entirely absent, those who thrive are comfortable with a dynamic and ever-changing environment.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Video games don't have as much structure or rigor as bigger tech firms, or even film and TV. People who do really well in video games are those who are very flexible and adaptable.
You always have to be prepared for what might come next. It's good to have plans A, B, and C, and also plan for D when things go wrong.
People who can be really flexible can be very adaptable. This isn't to say that if you like rules and structure, you won't do well. You just need to understand that video games are a dynamic space.
Things come up unexpectedly with some frequency. It helps if you're more fluid and don't feel that missing a deadline is the end of it. Again, people who will do well are those who are flexible, adaptable, and can mold themselves to the situation as needed.
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