Wizards of the Coast · 19 hours ago
Art Director
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
2+ years expWizards of the Coast connects people around the world through play and imagination, and they are seeking an Art Director to help create incredible new worlds for Magic: the Gathering. The role involves commissioning artwork, guiding artists, and collaborating on creative expressions to enhance the brand's visual identity.
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Responsibilities
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 Magic IP and translate visual targets and art briefs into clear direction to guide artists to success
Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets
Present creative artistic direction and provide constructive feedback in meetings and stand-up critiques
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
Qualification
Required
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
Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Previous professional world building experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Generous 401(k) Match
Paid Parental Leave
Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Product Discounts & More!
Company
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes game-based and other entertainment products.
501-1000 employees
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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
Recent News
2026-01-16
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