Associate Commissioning Art Director - D&D

Wizards of the Coast; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast, a Hasbro subsidiary, seeks an Art Director to commission artwork from freelance illustrators, provide ongoing direction, and maintain strong partner relationships. The role supports D&D publishing schedules with brand-aligned art and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in commercial art, a cinematic portfolio, and strong communication. Proficiency in Photoshop and MS Office is required, with an eye for diverse talent.

Qualifications

• 1+ yr commercial art experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Strong communication skills and ability to give/receive feedback.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of fantasy illustration and modern print/press techniques; interest in diverse, emerging artists.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators and providing ongoing art direction.
• Mentor and develop art direction skills through guidance from Lead Art Directors.
• Source artwork that supports publishing schedules and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and cross-functional partners to ensure artwork aligns with the creative vision.

Skills

Artwork direction

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

D&D style knowledge

Adobe Photoshop

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

Wetake play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imaginationand driveto build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

What You'll Do:

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators, providing ongoing art direction, maintaining strong partner relationships, and delivering regular status updates to the Lead Art Director.
• Develop art direction skills through hands-on mentorship from Lead Art Directors, actively seeking and applying feedback while building confidence, creative judgment, and ownership.
• Apply foundational knowledge of artistic principles, with guidance and mentorship from Lead Art Directors, to source artwork that supports Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Art Directors and cross-functional project partners, communicating content needs and project updates clearly while ensuring artwork remains aligned with the creative vision established by Lead Art Directors.

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ yr commercial art experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Strong communication skills and capable of giving and receiving feedback.
• High attention to detail and organization skills
• Knowledge of current fantasy illustration and modern print/press techniques and processes. Have an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists
• Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop, proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with accessibility standards in publishing or interactive storytelling.
• Knowledge of D&D’s tone, audience, and content structure, or similar genre entertainment brands.
• Comfortable working across print, digital, and marketing platforms as needed.
• Love for entertainment, other TTRPG brands, and exploring new avenues in traditional graphic design practices.

The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Pay Range$80,200—$100,700 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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