Yiming Gu
About Yiming Gu
Yiming Gu is a Game Producer at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in user research and esports, with previous roles at Trip.com Group and Riot Games.
Work at Riot Games
Yiming Gu currently serves as a Game Producer at Riot Games, a position held since 2022 in Shanghai, China. Prior to this role, Yiming worked as an Esports Associate at the same company from 2020 to 2022. During this time, Yiming contributed to various esports initiatives and projects, leveraging experience in the gaming industry to enhance player engagement and competitive gaming experiences.
Education and Expertise
Yiming Gu has a diverse educational background. Yiming studied at Waseda University in Japan, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies from 2013 to 2015. Following this, Yiming pursued a Master of Science in Urban Studies at University College London, completing the program from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, Yiming holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Fudan University, where studies took place from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Yiming Gu has a comprehensive professional background in research and user experience. Before joining Riot Games, Yiming worked as a Senior User Researcher at Trip.com Group from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, Yiming served as a Research Executive at Kantar Consulting for one year in 2016. This experience in user research and analysis has contributed to Yiming's capabilities in game production and development.
Professional Experience
Yiming Gu has accumulated significant experience in various roles prior to becoming a Game Producer. At Trip.com Group, Yiming focused on user research for three years, enhancing the understanding of user needs and behaviors. At Kantar Consulting, Yiming worked as a Research Executive for one year, contributing to market research initiatives. This diverse experience has equipped Yiming with skills applicable to the gaming industry.