Manager, Visual Design Art - TFT

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.

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 Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

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 studie