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Art Director-Collectibility
Hasbro · Renton, Washington, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p>We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.</p></div><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At <strong>Wizards of the Coast</strong>, 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. That’s where you come in!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re hiring an <strong>Art Director</strong> to help shape the future of Magic’s collectible card experiences across Booster Fun and Secret Lair. This role sits within our established Collectibility Team, a group dedicated to crafting the most visually compelling, desirable, and unexpected versions of Magic cards. You’ll help bring alternate treatments of main set cards to life – Creating pieces that players don’t just use, but collect and treasure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a role for a creative leader who thrives in both blue-sky ideation and hands-on execution. You’ll collaborate closely with senior art directors and cross-functional partners to develop concepts, define visual direction, and deliver standout collectible cards across multiple product lines. Your work will be seen, played, and collected by millions of fans around the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate is a culturally attuned visual thinker and continuous learner, with experience spanning fantasy illustration, graphic-forward design, and emerging visual trends. You’re excited by collaboration, energized by experimentation, and driven to push what Magic can look like.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Commission Artwork </strong>| Source and manage a global network of freelance artists, providing clear, iterative direction while building strong, lasting relationships.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lead Visual Development</strong> | Help define and execute the creative direction for Booster Fun, Universes Beyond, and Secret Lair releases in partnership with senior art directors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Drive Collectibility</strong> | Create visually striking, highly desirable alternate card treatments that elevate the Magic brand and excite collectors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Concept & Brainstorm</strong> | Contribute bold visual ideas in early concept development, helping shape product vision through collaborative ideation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Ensure Quality</strong> | Review and approve final artwork to meet Magic’s standards for excellence, consistency, and production specifications.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally</strong> | Partner with designers, producers, editors, and external IP holders to bring cohesive products to life.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Translate IPs</strong> | Work with internal teams and external partners to authentically integrate Magic IP and Universes Beyond worlds into collectible formats.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Art Direction Experience</strong> | 2+ years in commercial art direction, visual development, or a related field.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong Portfolio </strong>| Demonstrated experience commissioning and directing illustration across styles, genres, or formats.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Visual Storytelling</strong> | Excellent taste and the ability to curate and guide compelling visuals across a wide range of aesthetics.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Artist Advocacy</strong> | A passion for discovering and championing diverse artistic voices through intentional commissioning.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cultural Awareness</strong> | Ability to translate audience tastes, trends, and cultural signals into resonant visual ideas.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Clear Communication</strong> | Thoughtful, respectful feedback skills paired with strong organization and attention to detail.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaborative Mindset</strong> | Comfort working within fast-paced, team-based workflows.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Skills</strong> | Fluency in Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Creative Spirit </strong>| Curiosity, boldness, and a willingness to experiment—balanced with strong creative judgment.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#WIZARDS</span></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;" data-teams="true">The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. 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.</span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$115,800</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$173,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package including:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!</span></li>
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