Hasbro Inc. - Digital Art Director (Contract)

Art Director is needed in Renton, United States.

Client: Hasbro Inc.

Location: Renton, WA

Contract: Temporary, Contract

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. Dungeons & Dragons is seeking a dynamic Digital Art Director (Contract) to lead the visual direction and quality of the RPG and guide the versatile art that brings it to life. The ideal candidate brings experience in art direction, graphic design, and layout across digital and print media, paired with a passion for inspiring creative teams and collaborating across fields. This is an on-site role at our office in Renton, WA, requiring presence from Tuesday to Thursday.

What you’ll do

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators for each piece, providing continuous art direction, and maintaining solid relationships with those partners.
• Maintain and report regular updates to the product architect and art leadership team on art status.
• Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets.
• Present creative direction and provide constructive feedback in meetings and cross-functional stand-up critiques.
• Work directly with the Head of Art and the product architect to craft an outstanding aesthetic vision for digital expressions of the D&D TRPG.
• Build processes to ensure art pipelines and design kits meet specifications for digital and analog expressions.
• Champion collaboration and integration between the art team and multiple other subject areas.
• Be a daily steward of visual quality on your products.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years of commercial art experience in digital design; experience as a commissioning Art Director/Art Producer is a plus.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Understanding of Dungeons & Dragons as both a game and a brand.
• Current knowledge and familiarity with the fantasy illustration market/talent, and modern print/press techniques and processes.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in giving and receiving feedback.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership over both conceptual and commissioned work, synthesizing game mechanics, brand knowledge, and creative goals into clear and concise direction.
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Additional Details

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If selected, you will be employed by Eastridge as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: WA
• Duration: 6 months

Compensation Range, Currency USD

• Starting Pay Range: $39/hour
• Pay Range End: $66/hour

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.

Eastridge offers US-based Wizards temporary workers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, making all employment decisions 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 this application process, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.