Principal Graphic Designer - TCG
Core
Define and steward visual design systems for trading card game franchises, translating creative direction into scalable, production-ready solutions for cards, packaging, and marketing.
Role type
Principal Graphic Designer (TCG Studio Lead)
Builds
Trading card game franchises (tabletop and digital), card-frame architectures, franchise identity systems, and marketing materials.
Domain
Gaming / Trading Card Games / Print & Packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Typography, information hierarchy, composition, color theory, scalable visual system design, print production, packaging design, template-based design, Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred skills
Mentorship, design rationale articulation, cross-functional collaboration, asset management
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Define and steward visual design language for TCG franchises; Lead development of card-frame systems and visual grammar; Translate concepts into documented design systems and shared libraries; Serve as hands-on design lead for complex initiatives; Partner with Game Design to ensure readability and gameplay comprehension; Provide critique and mentorship to other designers; Identify and lead improvements to design workflows and templates.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with studio-level craft leadership
