Commissioning Art Director - Universes Beyond (Contingent/Contract)

HellaGoodAudio; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

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.

Skills

Commercial art experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Feedback

Portfolio

Pop culture awareness

Magic knowledge

Fantasy illustration market knowledge

Talent scouting

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

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.

Work with some of the most exciting artists in the industry on outstanding illustrations. Magic: the Gathering, the world’s first and best-in-class Trading Card Game, is hiring a new CommissioningArt Directorto work on our exciting Universes Beyond product line!

Are you a curious, highly engaged, and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art and passionate about pop culture? Are you interested in working within an established brand/IP while constantly looking to grow the brand’s audience and visual expression?

What You’ll Do:

• Commission a high volume of artwork by: identifying freelance illustrators for each piece, providing continuous art direction on individual pieces, maintaining solid relationships with those partners, and providing regular updates to the card concent producer on art status.
• Research and understand partner brand IP(s), translate reference into customized style guides, and successfully art direct to the specifications of external partners’ brands.
• Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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. Have an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Additional Details:

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Workwell as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: Hybrid
• Duration: 12 months

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $60/hour
• Pay Range End: $70/hour

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.

Workwell offers US based Wizards temporary workers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Benefits listed below are for Full Time employees, the benefits listed above is for our contingent workers.

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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

• $60 - $70 USD

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