Visual Writer, Universes Beyond (Contract/Temporary)
Visual Writer, Universes Beyond (Contract/Temporary)
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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. Thats where you come in!
Are you a creative writer who loves the intersection of mechanics and flavor Can you write art briefs and dive deep into some of the worlds biggest IPs while keeping your head in both the Fun and the Future of gaming The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for a contract Visual Writer on our emerging Universes Beyond product line!
Magic produces multiple set releases and thousands of cards per year and we are a high-talent welcoming team seeking someone who is a curious adaptable and creative team member to bring their robust writing collaborative communication and game design skills to the team!
What Youll Do:
- Write a high volume of art briefs.
- Provide timely feedback to art directors about illustrations including mechanical relevance and continuity concerns for characters and lore.
- Coordinate with set Creative Leads to ensure goals for card sets are represented in art briefs and final illustrations.
What Youll Bring:
- High-level writing skills. and professional writing experience particularly in a visually-related field such as comics writing or screenwriting.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- A deep love for media and popular culture.
- A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.
- A passion for using feedback and data to better inform the work.
- A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling within a variety of IPs.
- Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay
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 Eastridge as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.
- Employment Type: Contingent Worker
- Location: Renton WA (Relocation assistance not provided for this role)
- Duration: 12 months
In compliance with local law we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role. The hourly range for this position is $46/hour to $50/hour. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience skills and market conditions.
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
- Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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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