Jonathan Santoro
About Jonathan Santoro
Jonathan Santoro serves as the Director of Creative Direction for Teamfight Tactics Publishing at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in creative leadership, having held significant roles at VICE Media and BBDO, and advocates for diversity in creative recruitment.
Work at Riot Games
Jonathan Santoro currently serves as the Director of Creative Direction for Teamfight Tactics Publishing at Riot Games. He has held this position since 2024, bringing over eight months of experience to the role. Prior to this, he worked as the Global Creative Director at Riot Games from 2022 for two years. In these roles, he leads the creative direction for Teamfight Tactics, focusing on building the intellectual property through storytelling of Little Legends and League champions. His responsibilities also encompass the creative aspects of esports, consumer products, and global games marketing for Teamfight Tactics.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Santoro studied at Clemson University, where he earned a degree in Graphic Communication and Advertising from 2004 to 2008. He also attended the School of Visual Arts, focusing on Creative Advertising from 2008 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with skills in graphic design and advertising, which he has applied throughout his career in various creative roles.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Jonathan Santoro held several positions in the creative industry. He worked at VIRTUE Worldwide as Executive Creative Director from 2018 to 2020 in Los Angeles. His earlier roles include Associate Creative Director at Carrot - a VICE company from 2013 to 2014, and Creative Director at VICE Media from 2014 to 2018. His experience spans various creative leadership positions, contributing to his expertise in directing creative projects.
Achievements
Jonathan Santoro promotes diversity in creative recruitment by advocating for platforms such as CreativeWomenofColor.com, HireBlackFemaleCreatives.com, and DiverseCreatives.com. His commitment to diversity reflects his understanding of the importance of inclusive representation in the creative industry. Throughout his career, he has focused on enhancing the creative landscape within the organizations he has worked for.