Wizards of the Coast · 1 day ago
Digital Art Director (Contract)
Renton, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$39/hr - $66/hr
4+ years expWizards of the Coast connects people through play and imagination, and they are seeking a Digital Art Director (Contract) to lead the visual direction and quality of the Dungeons & Dragons RPG. The role involves managing a prolific digital art pipeline, collaborating with creative teams, and guiding freelance artists to shape the iconic brand's aesthetic.
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Responsibilities
Commission a high volume of artwork by: identifying freelance illustrators for each piece, providing continuous art direction on individual pieces, maintaining solid relationships with those partners
Ability to maintain and report regular updates to the product architect and art leadership team on art status
Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets
Present creative direction and providing constructive feedback in meetings and cross functional stand-up critiques
Work directly with the Head of Art and the product architect to craft an outstanding aesthetic vision for digital expressions of the D&D TRPG
Build processes to ensure our art pipelines and design kits meet the spec for our digital and analog expressions
Champion collaboration and integration between the art team and multiple other subject areas
Be a daily steward of visual quality on your products
Qualification
Required
4+ yrs commercial art experience in digital design; experience as a commissioning Art Director/Art Producer is a plus
A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens
Understanding of Dungeons & Dragons as both a game and a brand
Current knowledge and familiarity with fantasy illustration market/talent, and modern print/press techniques and processes
Strong communication skills and are proficient giving and receiving feedback
High attention to detail and are organized
Ability to demonstrate ownership over both conceptual and commissioned work, and to synthesize game mechanics, brand knowledge, and creative goals into clear and concise direction
Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Company
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes game-based and other entertainment products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Christine Fung
Talent Acquisition Partner
Courtney Crooks
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-16
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