
Commissioning Art Director - Universes Beyond (Contingent/Contract)
Why this role stands out
This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with top artists on iconic brands like Magic: The Gathering, fostering significant career growth in a dynamic creative environment. If you're a passionate visual creative immersed in fantasy art and pop culture, ready to shape legendary play, this is an exciting chance to make a lasting impact.
Quick overview
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? If so, please apply today!
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
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.
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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