Art Director Magic The Gathering 48011
Art Director Magic The Gathering 48011
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Job Description
At Wizards of the Coast we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genredefining 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. Thats where you come in!
How would you like to help Magic: the Gathering create incredible new worlds and work with the best fantasy illustrators to make every Magic card worthy of an award Magic: the Gathering the worlds first and bestinclass Trading Card Game is hiring a new Art Director!
Are you a curious highly engaged and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art and passionate about artist relationships Are you interested in working within an established brand/IP while constantly looking to grow the brands audience and visual expression If so please apply today!
What youll do
- Commission a high volume of artwork: identifying freelance illustrators for each piece providing continuous direction on individual pieces and maintaining solid relationships with those partners.
- Research and understand partner brand IP(s) translate reference into customized style guides and successfully art direct to the specifications of external partners brands.
- Lead inhouse and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets.
- Present creative artistic direction and provide constructive feedback in meetings and standup critiques.
- Review printready files to ensure final card quality.
- Participate in brainstorms on future Magic creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders.
What youll bring
- 2 yrs 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 comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
- Ability to demonstrate ownership over commissioned work and concept art and to synthesize game mechanics brand knowledge and creative goals into clear and concise direction.
- A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision.
- You keep current with fantasy illustration market/talent and have an interest in discovering diverse emerging artists.
- Ability to operate with diplomacy 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).
Compensation Range Currency USD:
Starting Pay Range: $86900
- Pay Range End: $175100
In the Wizards TCG Studio we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating broadly accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.
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 Coasts total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and longterm incentives. In addition Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Heres 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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Director
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