Commissioning Art Director - D&D

What You'll Do:

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators, providing ongoing art direction, maintaining strong partner relationships, and delivering regular status updates to the Lead Art Director and Producer.
• Apply a strong eye for detail and a solid understanding of artistic fundamentals to source and deliver high-quality artwork aligned with Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.
• Collaborate with department leaders and participate in brainstorms focused on future Dungeons & Dragons creative initiatives and workflow/process improvements.
• Present updates to leadership by showcasing work and clearly contextualizing it within the broader visual strategy.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ yrs commercial art experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Strong communication skills and capable of giving and receiving feedback.
• High attention to detail and organization skills
• 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).

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with accessibility standards in publishing or interactive storytelling.
• Knowledge of D&D’s tone, audience, and content structure, or similar genre entertainment brands.
• Comfortable working across print, digital, and marketing platforms as needed.
• Love for entertainment, other TTRPG brands, and exploring new avenues in traditional graphic design practices.