Commissioning Art Director - Universes Beyond (Contingent/Contract)

Wizards of the Coast; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

EAP

401(k)

Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast, in the Hasbro family, is seeking a Commissioning Art Director to lead art direction for Universes Beyond. You’ll collaborate with artists and internal teams to shape visuals for Magic and other brands, in a hybrid role based in Washington.

You’ll identify freelance illustrators, supply clear style guides, review work for print quality, and manage IP references to align with partner brands.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs commercial art experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and feedback.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with cinematic lens.
• Passion for pop culture and current entertainment trends.
• Understanding of Magic as game and brand.
• Deep knowledge of fantasy illustration market and print techniques; discover diverse artists.
• Adept in Photoshop; proficient MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators, directing art, maintaining relationships, and updating status.
• 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

Art direction

Communication

Portfolio

Fantasy illustration

Photoshop

MS Office

Magic knowledge

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:

• 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.

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 USD - $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