Commissioning Art Director - Fantasy IP Collaborator Hybrid

HellaGoodAudio

Renton (WA)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wizards of the Coast seeks a Commissioning Art Director to lead external illustrators for Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond. You will guide art direction, translate IP references into style guides, and ensure quality across partner collaborations.

This hybrid, 12-month temporary role pays $60-$70 per hour and is staffed via Workwell. You will influence modern fantasy art, collaborate with diverse artists, and advance the brand’s cinematic vision.

Qualifications

2+ yrs commercial art experience.
Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
A passion for pop culture and a pulse on current entertainment industry trends
Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
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, directing art, maintaining relationships, and updating the card content producer.
Research partner IPs, translate references into style guides, and art direct to partner brands’ specs.
Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.