Hasbro Inc. - Art Director

Art Director is needed in Renton, United States.

Client: Hasbro Inc.

Location: Renton, WA

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

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. Magic: the Gathering, the world’s first and best-in-class Trading Card Game, is hiring a new Art Director!

As an Art Director, you will help create incredible new worlds and work with top fantasy illustrators to make every Magic card worthy of an award. We are looking for a curious, highly engaged, and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art and passionate about artist relationships. If you’re interested in working within an established brand while seeking to grow its audience and visual expression, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial art illustration and/or commissioning Art Director experience.
• Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort in giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership over commissioned work and concept art, synthesizing game mechanics, brand knowledge, and creative goals into clear and concise direction.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision.
• Current with fantasy illustration market/talent and interested in discovering diverse, emerging artists.
• Ability to operate diplomatically and communicate with respect while collaborating with external partners/approvers.
• Previous professional world-building experience is a plus.
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What You’ll Do

• Commission a high volume of artwork: identifying freelance illustrators for each piece, providing continuous direction, and maintaining strong relationships with those partners.
• Research and understand Magic IP and translate visual targets and art briefs into clear direction for artists.
• Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets.
• Present creative artistic direction and provide constructive feedback in meetings and stand-up critiques.
• Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions on future Magic creative expressions and workflow/process improvements with department leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $111,900.00 to $167,800.00, varying based on experience, skills, location, and market conditions. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!