Visual Writer - Universes Beyond (Contingent/Contract)

Wizards of the Coast; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast is seeking a Visual Writer for the Magic Studio’s Universes Beyond product line. You’ll blend narrative craft with art briefs to shape IPs across its growing card sets, while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You’ll write a high volume of art briefs, provide timely feedback to art directors on illustrations and lore, and coordinate with Creative Leads to ensure art aligns with card-set goals. Hybrid, 12-month contingent role based in the US.

Qualifications

• High-level writing skills and professional writing experience in visual fields (comics or screenwriting).
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Deep love for media and popular culture.
• Bias toward action and collaborative iteration.
• Passion for using feedback and data to inform work.
• Inclusive storytelling across various IPs.
• Knowledge of Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Write a high volume of art briefs.
• Provide timely feedback to art directors on illustrations, including mechanics and lore continuity.
• Coordinate with Creative Leads to represent card-set goals in briefs and final illustrations.

Skills

High-level writing

Professional writing experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Pop culture affinity

Collaborative mindset

Feedback/data-driven

Inclusive storytelling

Magic rules knowledge

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.

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Are you a creative writer who loves the intersection of mechanics and flavor? Can you write art briefs and dive deep into some of the worlds biggest IPs, while keeping your head in both the Fun and the Future of gaming? The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Writer on our emerging Universes Beyond product line!

Magic produces multiple set releases and thousands of cards per year, and we are a high-talent, welcoming team seeking someone who is a curious, adaptable, and creative team member to bring their robust writing, collaborative communication, and game design skills to the team!

What You'll Do:

• Write a high volume of art briefs.
• Provide timely feedback to art directors about illustrations, including mechanical relevance and continuity concerns for characters and lore.
• Coordinate with set Creative Leads to ensure goals for card sets are represented in art briefs and final illustrations.

What You'll Bring:

• High-level writing skills. and professional writing experience, particularly in a visually-related field such as comics writing or screenwriting.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• A deep love for media and popular culture.
• A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.
• A passion for using feedback and data to better inform the work.
• A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling within a variety of IPs.
• Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay

Additional Details:

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

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $45/hour
• Pay Range End: $50/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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Pay Range: $46 USD - $50 USD

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• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
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