Sr. Art Director (Magic: The Gathering) - Wizards of the Coast (Seattle, Washington)

City: Seattle
State: Washington
Country: USA

Company Name: Wizards of the Coast
Job Category: Other

Suits Optional......Brains Required!!Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., and the world's largest publisher of adventure games, including Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game and Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Games has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Art Director (Magic: The Gathering) to join our team.We offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and the excitement of working in a creative organization. But the best part of working here is that we think creating products that bring hours of enjoyment to millions around the globe is an inherently cool way to earn a living.Note there is no relocation for this position.POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for ensuring the look and feel of MTG is to the highest standards possible in all visual representations. This position will act as the point person for Creative regarding issues of look and feel while managing collaborations and expectations with Magic Brand, R&D, Digital Studio, Marketing, Organized Play, Sales and Licensors. The Sr. Art Director is responsible for developing and executing the highest quality visual design solutions in support of corporate objectives and game mechanics.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES:Setting, managing and maintaining the creative standards and output of the Brand through the development of visual concepts and product style guides, ensuring consistent look and feel across all mediums analog and digitalLeading design of complex projects and managing effective delivery of these projects.Overseeing workflow and helping to coordinate resources within the accepted standards of the companyUpholding Wizards reputation and integrity in the marketplace by advocating and promoting corporate values of the Magic Brand and Creative development teamsKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:Excellent communication skills; ability to produce articulate and accurate presentations and written communicationsA genuine desire to inspire others and an ability to do soExperience in mentoring; strong interpersonal skillsThorough understanding of the technical and practical issues relating to the job (i.e. packaging design, print production, digital work flow, etc.)Excellent knowledge of social networking sites, tools and community engagement tactics.Ability to multitask and work efficiently and accurately under pressureAble to develop innovative creative materials through an understanding of the target customer, consumer patterns, usage patterns, popular and economic trendsQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:5+ years experience in art direction and creative management, with an emphasis on developing brand identity and enforcing guidelines, commissioning illustration, managing internal customers and external vendorsHigh proficiency with digital graphic technology and an understanding of electronic file management with proper formatting and archival practicesKnowledgeable about aesthetic goals vs. production constraintsRelevant industry experience in a multi-brand, game development studio preferredPortfolio of work in either graphic design, art direction, illustration, or other relevant applicationExperience with graphic design software preferredApplications must be submitted online at www.wizards.com/jobsWe 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