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. 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?

Magic: the Gathering, the world’s first and best-in-class Trading Card Game, is hiring a new 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 concent 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+ yrs 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. Have an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists
• Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $103,200
• Pay Range End: $167,800

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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 are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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