At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

How would you like to help Magic: the Gathering create incredible new worlds and work with the best fantasy illustrators to make every Magic card worthy of an award? Magic: the Gathering, the world’s first and best-in-class Trading Card Game, is hiring a new Art Director!

Are you a curious, highly engaged, and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art and passionate about artist relationships? Are you interested in working within an established brand/IP while constantly looking to grow the brand’s audience and visual expression? If so, please apply today!

What you'll do

• Commission a high volume of artwork: identifying freelance illustrators for each piece, providing continuous direction on individual pieces, and maintaining solid relationships with those partners.
• Research and understand partner brand IP(s), translate reference into customized style guides, and successfully art direct to the specifications of external partners’ brands.
• Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets.
• Present creative artistic direction and provide constructive feedback in meetings and stand-up critiques.
• Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.
• Participate in brainstorms on future Magic creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ yrs commercial art illustration and/or commissioning Art Director experience.
• Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership over commissioned work and concept art, and to synthesize game mechanics, brand knowledge, and creative goals into clear and concise direction.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision.
• You keep current with fantasy illustration market/talent and have an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists.
• Ability to operate with diplomacy and communicate with respect while collaborating with external partners/approvers.
• Previous professional world building experience is a plus.
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $86,900

• Pay Range End: $175,100

In the Wizards TCG Studio, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating broadly accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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