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SrWorldbuildingArtDirectorWOTC
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“Sr Worldbuilding Art Director WOTC at Hasbro. Skills: Art direction, Worldbuilding, Fantasy illustration, Conceptual development. Lead illustrators in crafting concept art. Commission key artwork”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ yrs experience in commercial art illustration, 4+ yrs experience in commissioning Art Director roles, Portfolio demonstrating creative vision
Nice to Have
Interest in discovering varied, up-and-coming artists, Ability to demonstrate ownership over commissioned work, Ability to demonstrate ownership over concept art, Synthesize game mechanics into clear direction, Synthesize brand knowledge into clear direction, Synthesize creative goals into clear direction, Proactive "yes, and" approach to concepting, Proactive "yes, and" approach to feedback, Proactive "yes, and" approach to mentorship, Visual storyteller and collaborator at heart, Use loose sketching to communicate direction, Use paint-overs to communicate direction, Use artist-focused methodologies to communicate direction, Prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced environment, Multi-dimensional, fast-paced environment experience
What You'll Do.
Lead illustrators in crafting concept art
Commission key artwork
Source freelance illustrators
Offer ongoing direction on pieces
Encourage connections with collaborators
Develop visual creative foundation
Define visual creative foundation
Communicate visual creative foundation
Lead visual development of characters
Lead visual development of environments
Lead visual development of details
Present creative concepts in brainstorms
Pitch creative concepts in meetings
Participate in brainstorms on creative expressions
Participate in brainstorms on workflow improvements
Participate in brainstorms on process improvements
Present updates to leadership
Showcase work to leadership
Contextualize work within visual strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Creative Team partners; Internal partners; External partners; Department leaders
Communication Scope
Organizational abilities; Feedback; Clear direction; Concise direction
Full Job Description
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. Our adventuring party at Dungeons & Dragons®, the world's 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's vision of D&D through dynamic art worldbuilding, commissioning, and strategic, hands-on conceptual development. Are 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's audience and visual expression? If so, please apply today! This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office. What You'll Do: Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets. Commission key artwork, sourcing freelance illustrators for each piece, offering ongoing direction on individual pieces, and encouraging strong connections with those collaborators. Work alongside Creative Team partners to develop, define and communicate the visual creative foundation of future D&D 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. 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. Participate in brainstorms on future D&D creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department l
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