Art Director, Collectibility

Wetake play seriously. Were looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party fueled by imaginationand driveto build whats never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast youll 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.

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!

Were hiring an Art Director to help shape the future of Magics 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. Youll help bring alternate treatments of main set cards to life Creating pieces that players dont just use but collect and treasure.

This is a role for a creative leader who thrives in both blue-sky ideation and hands-on execution. Youll 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.

The ideal candidate is a culturally attuned visual thinker and continuous learner with experience spanning fantasy illustration graphic-forward design and emerging visual trends. Youre excited by collaboration energized by experimentation and driven to push what Magic can look like.

What Youll Do:

Commission Artwork Source and manage a global network of freelance artists providing clear iterative direction while building strong lasting relationships.

Lead Visual Development Help define and execute the creative direction for Booster Fun Universes Beyond and Secret Lair releases in partnership with senior art directors.

Drive Collectibility Create visually striking highly desirable alternate card treatments that elevate the Magic brand and excite collectors.

Concept & Brainstorm Contribute bold visual ideas in early concept development helping shape product vision through collaborative ideation.

Ensure Quality Review and approve final artwork to meet Magics standards for excellence consistency and production specifications.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with designers producers editors and external IP holders to bring cohesive products to life.

Translate IPs Work with internal teams and external partners to authentically integrate Magic IP and Universes Beyond worlds into collectible formats.

What Youll Bring:

Art Direction Experience 2 years in commercial art direction visual development or a related field.

Strong Portfolio Demonstrated experience commissioning and directing illustration across styles genres or formats.

Visual Storytelling Excellent taste and the ability to curate and guide compelling visuals across a wide range of aesthetics.

Artist Advocacy A passion for discovering and championing diverse artistic voices through intentional commissioning.

Cultural Awareness Ability to translate audience tastes trends and cultural signals into resonant visual ideas.

Clear Communication Thoughtful respectful feedback skills paired with strong organization and attention to detail.

Collaborative Mindset Comfort working within fast-paced team-based workflows.

Technical Skills Fluency in Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Illustrator InDesign and Microsoft Office.

Creative Spirit Curiosity boldness and a willingness to experimentbalanced with strong creative judgment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Pay Range

$115800 - $173700 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package depending on role location and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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Required Experience:

Director