Art Director, Magic Product Creative

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. That’s where you come in!

Magic's Studio X is hiring a packaging-savvy Art Director with a passion for innovative design, visual storytelling, and a deep connection to both exciting retail/product expressions AND fantasy entertainment. Our powerful art, intriguing characters, engaging worlds, and fantastical tales await!

The Art Director will build Magic’s packaging “look and feel” using all the skills of the modern creative – identity, structural, graphic design, illustration, and typography. This is a tactical, hands-on art direction role in which the style and quality of all assets conform to the vision and requirements as defined by brand standards, the Creative Directors, and our production processes. This role will collaborate with Magic Creative teams on the development of packaging throughout the entire process — from conception through production — developing outstanding concepts and building original designs to support, market, and improve Magic TCG packaging and product.

What You'll Do

• Concept, pitch, implement, and delivers creative solutions — everything from packaging mock-ups to final print-ready files — while sticking to design industry standards.
• Concept multiple visual solutions based on product strategy and creative direction provided while constantly innovating on the brand.
• Direct, lead, and mentor Graphic Designers through all packaging development.
• Communicate and implement feedback to Studio Managers, Product Graphic Designers, and Creative Directors.
• Stay up-to-date on current design trends and pursue creative development by collaborating with management and peers to develop skills.
• Brainstorm and collaborate as a team, not as an individual.

What You'll Bring

• 4+ yrs experience in a Graphic Design, Art Direction, or related role experience within an agency setting.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality art direction work for marketing, packaging, promotions, social media, or ad campaigns.
• Passion for packaging, structural, print production processes.
• Experience commissioning illustration for marketing purposes.
• Specialization in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator software, with experience crafting clean, print-ready files. Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat familiarity a plus.
• Can use brand strategy to produce strong, conceptual, creative solutions – communicating and rationalizing work to company partners.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous creative environment.
• Being a fan of gaming, sci-fi, or fantasy fandom a plus, but not required.

In the Studio X, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to the creation of broadly accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $86,900

• Pay Range End: $175,100

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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 are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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