Commissioning Art Director - Universes Beyond (Contingent/Contract)

Hasbro; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 171,924,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are seeking a Commissioning Art Director for a 12-month, hybrid assignment in the United States. You will identify and direct freelance illustrators, translate IP references into style guides, and ensure high-quality print-ready outputs for Universes Beyond.

The role requires 2+ years in commercial art, a cinematic portfolio, strong communication, and a passion for pop culture. Proficiency in Photoshop and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial art experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong cinematic vision.
• Passion for pop culture and current entertainment trends.
• Understanding of Magic as a game and brand.
• Knowledge of current fantasy illustration market and print techniques.

Responsibilities

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators and providing art direction.
• Research partner IPs, translate references into style guides, and art direct to external brands’ specifications.
• Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.

Skills

Commercial art experience

Communication skills

Portfolio with cinematic vision

Pop culture knowledge

Understanding of Magic (game/brand)

Knowledge of fantasy illustration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Job description

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to 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 Commissioning Art Director to 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

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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