About the Job
Riot Visual Designers seek to craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of design systems, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, color theory and illustration. Visual Designers collaborate with cross disciplinary teams and act as both artistic and design problem solvers. They understand ...
As a Manager, Visual Design for Teamfight Tactics, you will oversee a team of Visual Designers on our Gameplay initiative, helping bring new player experiences to life. You will foster collaboration with Producers, Artists, Designers, and Engineers across the organization. You will coach, develop, and guide your tea...
Key Responsibilities
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Visual Designers, providing regular feedback, setting clear expectations, and supporting their growth
Establish and uphold the visual design quality bar for Gameplay UI, ensuring work is clear, cohesive, and aligned with the visual direction of TFT
Provide craft direction and actionable feedback throughout the design process, from early exploration through final implementation
Guide the creation and evolution of UI visual styles and systems that support new gameplay experiences
Partner with UX Designers, Artists, Motion Designers, Engineers, and Producers to develop player-focused UI solutions
Partner with Production to plan and scope Visual Design work, balancing priorities, dependencies, quality, and team capacity across multiple workstreams
Work with Art Direction and product leadership to translate the broader vision for TFT into clear Visual Design goals and priorities
Advocate for the needs of the Visual Design craft, including team capabilities, staffing, workflows, tools, team health, and best practices
Support the implementation and polish of UI in Unreal Engine, partnering with designers and engineers to maintain visual quality through development
Provide direction and feedback to external art partners when additional Visual Design support is needed
Required Skills & Abilities
5+ years of experience in UI or Visual Design in the games industry
2+ years of direct people management experience in Visual Design, including setting expectations and supporting career growth
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design craft and a command of contemporary graphic and interface design
Strong understanding of 2D art and visual design fundamentals, including composition, color, value, hierarchy, clarity, legibility, and visual communication
Experience providing craft leadership, mentorship, and actionable feedback to other designers
Experience establishing, extending, documenting, and maintaining UI visual styles and systems
Advanced proficiency in Figma and Photoshop
Experience implementing UI in Unreal Engine using UMG
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, including priorities, dependencies, and progress
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across adjacent UI disciplines, such as Motion Graphics, UI Illustration, and UX Design
Experience with Unreal Engine concepts such as Blueprint scripting and UI Material authoring
Experience partnering with external art vendors on UI-focused projects
Experience in an additional craft area, such as Motion Graphics, Illustration, or UX Design
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Qualifications
Experience:
5 years experience
