Commissioning Art Director: Fantasy Illustration Lead

Hasbro; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; 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

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast invite creative professionals to join a team shaping legendary fantasy visuals in support of Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.

The role focuses on sourcing top illustrators, guiding art direction, and maintaining strong partnerships while delivering compelling artwork that aligns with the broader visual strategy across print and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs commercial art experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Strong communication skills and capable of giving and receiving feedback.
• High attention to detail and organization skills
• Deep knowledge of current fantasy illustration market/talent and modern print/press techniques and processes.
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• 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 and Producer.
• Apply a strong eye for detail and a solid understanding of artistic fundamentals to source and deliver high-quality artwork aligned with Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.
• Collaborate with department leaders and participate in brainstorms focused on future Dungeons & Dragons creative initiatives and workflow/process improvements.
• Present updates to leadership by showcasing work and clearly contextualizing it within the broader visual strategy.

Skills

Commercial art experience

Portfolio (cinematic vision)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fantasy illustration market knowledge

Adobe Photoshop

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast invite creative professionals to join a team shaping legendary fantasy visuals in support of Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.

The role focuses on sourcing top illustrators, guiding art direction, and maintaining strong partnerships while delivering compelling artwork that aligns with the broader visual strategy across print and digital platforms.