Manager, Visual Design Art - TFT

Riot Games•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$166,600 - $232,800•Remote

About The Position

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 players and ask questions about the what, who and how when solving for an interface or communication challenge. 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 team through their day-to-day work while advocating for your team’s future headcount needs with product leadership. You will also set craft standards for your team, define processes and best practices, and serve as a strategic partner to production, helping plan and scope the team’s work. You will report to the Gameplay Art Director and work closely with them to uphold the vision for TFT.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in UI or Visual Design in the games industry
Experience managing and developing Visual Designers, 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

Nice To Haves

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

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