Juno Blees
About Juno Blees
Juno Blees is a Senior Game Producer and Manager of Production at Riot Games, where they have contributed to major in-game events since 2021. With previous experience at Blizzard Entertainment and Cryptic Studios, Blees has a strong background in game production and event management.
Current Role at Riot Games
Juno Blees serves as a Senior Game Producer and Manager in Production at Riot Games since 2021. In this role, Blees is responsible for overseeing the production of various gaming projects and events. This position builds on previous experience at Riot, where Blees worked as a Game Producer from 2017 to 2021. The current role emphasizes leadership and project management within the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Blees has a significant history with Riot Games, having worked in multiple capacities. Initially, Blees served as Release Manager from 2015 to 2017, focusing on the coordination of game releases. Following this role, Blees transitioned to Game Producer, where responsibilities included leading the production of in-game events. This tenure at Riot Games spans a total of six years, contributing to major projects and events.
Career Background in Game Development
Prior to joining Riot Games, Juno Blees held positions at Blizzard Entertainment and Cryptic Studios. At Blizzard, Blees worked as Localization QA Project Lead for World of Warcraft from 2008 to 2012. This role involved ensuring quality assurance for localized content. At Cryptic Studios, Blees served as Associate Producer for International Releases and Operations from 2013 to 2015, focusing on the global distribution of gaming content.
Education and Expertise
Juno Blees earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing the program from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provides a foundation in technical skills relevant to game development and production management.
Achievements in Game Production
Blees has played a key role in the success of several major in-game events at Riot Games, including K/DA All Out, Sentinels of Light, Arcane/XP1, and Star Guardian. As a producer, Blees led the creation and execution of over 45 in-game events for Wild Rift, demonstrating effective project management and collaboration with various teams, including Design, Art, and Narrative.