Ki Silver
About Ki Silver
Ki Silver serves as the Product Lead for UX and Design at Riot Games, where they lead a cross-functional team and collaborate with various directors to shape game development. With a background in UX design spanning over a decade, Silver has held multiple roles at Riot Games and other companies, contributing to the growth of design teams and mentoring upcoming talent.
Work at Riot Games
Ki Silver has held multiple roles at Riot Games, starting as a Senior UX Designer from 2014 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. After four years, Ki progressed to Lead UX Designer from 2021 to 2023, continuing to work in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In 2023, Ki took on the role of Senior Manager UX Design for one year in Seattle, Washington. Currently, Ki serves as Product Lead for UX and Design, a position held since 2024. In this role, Ki leads a cross-functional team that encompasses UX, UI, Visual Design, and Creative disciplines.
Education and Expertise
Ki Silver studied at The Art Institutes and earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from 2010 to 2011. This educational background supports Ki's expertise in user experience and design within the gaming industry. Ki's professional journey includes mentoring and investing in the growth of game design teams, highlighting a commitment to developing talent in the field.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Ki Silver worked as a Digital Producer at JESS3 from 2011 to 2013 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Following this role, Ki served as Design Manager at Labelbox for ten months in 2020 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. These positions contributed to Ki's comprehensive understanding of design and production processes in various environments.
Achievements
Throughout the career at Riot Games, Ki Silver has collaborated with Game, Product, and Creative Directors to shape game development. This collaboration is essential in aligning design strategies with overall game objectives. Ki's leadership in cross-functional teams has been instrumental in driving design initiatives and enhancing user experience across projects.