Commissioning Art Director - Contract Job at Wizards of the Coast in Renton
Wizards of the Coast, Renton, WA, United States
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! How would you like to work with the best fantasy illustrators to make every Magic card worthy of an award?
Contract – Commissioning Art Director 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 concept producer on art status.
Review print‑ready files to ensure final card quality.
Participate in brainstorms on future Magic creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders.
What You'll Bring
2+ years of commercial art experience.
A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
Strong communication skills and comfort 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; an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, 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 you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Workwell as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.
Employment Type: Contingent Worker
Location: WA or Fully remote within the U.S.
Duration: Up to 12 months
Compensation Range, Currency USD
Starting Pay Range: $53.80/hour
Pay Range End: $80.67/hour
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.
Benefits
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to 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, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
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Contract – Commissioning Art Director 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 concept producer on art status.
Review print‑ready files to ensure final card quality.
Participate in brainstorms on future Magic creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders.
What You'll Bring
2+ years of commercial art experience.
A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
Strong communication skills and comfort 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; an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, 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 you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Workwell as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.
Employment Type: Contingent Worker
Location: WA or Fully remote within the U.S.
Duration: Up to 12 months
Compensation Range, Currency USD
Starting Pay Range: $53.80/hour
Pay Range End: $80.67/hour
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.
Benefits
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to 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, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
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