Wizards of the Coast ยท 8 hours ago
Associate Manager, Licensing & Creative (Contract)
Renton, WA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38.55/hr - $57.83/hr
2+ years expWizards of the Coast connects people through play and imagination, and they are seeking an Associate Manager, Licensing & Creative to guide art assets and partner feedback through the creative development pipeline. This role is pivotal in driving success across publishing, promotions, and consumer products while ensuring visual consistency and quality in all projects.
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Responsibilities
This role ensures that each project is set up for success from the very start, working with partners to define targets and equipping them with critical assets and direction
The bulk of your time will be spent leading the product development process from conceptual designs through approvals
All manner of licensed products, promotions and entertainment projects will be impacted by this role
Hardlines, softlines, packaging, publishing, marketing collateral, are all examples
Just as importantly, you will act as a steward of the creative translation of Magic across these efforts, ensuring appropriate visual consistency, integrity, design, and quality
To that end, you'll use your keen judgment and deep knowledge to balance Franchise direction with the unique needs of each new project
Aside from the critical path responsibilities of project trafficking, feedback, and approvals, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to update and ever-improve the resources and tools that Wizards relies on for scalability
We seek a partner who is passionate in their desire to make resources more organized, intuitive, and accessible than they were the week before
Everything from tagging assets to contributing as a thought leader for entire systems and processes are in bounds for this role!
Qualification
Required
A passion for working collaboratively, a love of delivering quality offerings to an audience, and a healthy relationship with feedback
Curiosity and ingenuity to find or craft answers for new questions and needs presented by new efforts
An inherent enjoyment for working in various tools to enable creative development
Equal parts eye-for-detail and ability to keep the larger goals in mind
Outstanding communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
Two to three years of demonstrated ability in related fields. This could be creative development, art direction, coordinating creative workflows, asset management, publishing, and/or consumer products
Preferred
Direct experience in developing consumer products and using related tools will be a big plus
A love of pop culture and is up to speed with design and cultural trends
Existing knowledge of Magic: The Gathering will be invaluable 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
Company
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes game-based and other entertainment products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1999-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Christine Fung
Talent Acquisition Partner
Courtney Crooks
HR Business Partner
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