Sr Art Director - D&D

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering\u00ae and Dungeons \u0026 Dragons\u00ae to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That\u2019s where you come in!\n\nOur adventuring party at Dungeons \u0026 Dragons\u00ae, the world\u0027s greatest role-playing game, is looking for a ground- breaking Senior Art Director to join our award-winning team. A creative individual who will guide, elevate, and champion our studio\u2019s vision of D\u0026D through dynamic art worldbuilding, commissioning, and strategic, hands-on conceptual development.\n\nAre you a curious, highly engaged, and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art? Are you interested in working within an established brand/IP while constantly looking to grow the brand\u2019s audience and visual expression? If so, please apply today!\n\nThis role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office. \n\n## What You\u0027ll Do:\n\n * Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets.\n * Commission key artwork, sourcing freelance illustrators for each piece, offering ongoing direction on individual pieces, and encouraging strong connections with those collaborators.\n * Work alongside Creative Team partners to develop, define and communicate the visual creative foundation of future D\u0026D worlds. Act as the art subject matter expert, leading the visual development of characters, environments and details needed to successfully support future card set releases.\n * Present and pitch creative concepts in brainstorms, meetings, and stand-up critiques, serving as a flexible authority on visual direction for both internal and external partners.\n * Participate in brainstorms on future D\u0026D creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders.\n * Present updates to leadership, showcasing work and contextualizing it within our larger visual strategy.\n\n\n\n## What You\u2019ll Bring :\n\n * 4+ yrs experience in commercial art illustration and/or commissioning Art Director roles\n * A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision\n * You keep current with fantasy illustration market/talent and have an interest in discovering varied, up-and-coming artists\n * Effective communication and organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ease with both offering and accepting feedback\n * 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\n * A proactive \u201cyes, and\u201d approach to concepting, feedback, and mentorship. You are a strong visual storyteller and collaborator at heart, using loose sketching, paint-overs, and other artist-focused methodologies to communicate direction.\n * The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a multidimensional, fast-paced environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars.\n * Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)\n\n\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer\n\nWizards 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is $114,400.00 to $181,600.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.\n\nOur Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:\n\n * Health \u0026 Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n * Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation \u0026 Holidays\n * Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match\n * Life \u0026 Family Support: Paid Parental Leave\n * Giving Back: Volunteer \u0026 Employee Giving Programs\n * Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement\n * Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts \u0026 More!\n\n\n\n#Wizards\n