Art Director job at Hasbro in Renton, WA

Title: Art Director - D&D Location: Renton United States Job Description: 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! This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office What You'll Do: Own art direction on D&D products from concept to delivery: writing briefs, selecting artists, managing feedback cycles, and ensuring illustrations are compelling, cohesive, and brand-aligned. Translate creative strategy and narrative into a visual tone that resonates across covers, interiors, and supporting illustrations. Partner with narrative leads, designers, and editors to identify key moments that demand strong visual storytelling. Set the standard for illustration execution by providing clear, actionable feedback at all stages-sketch through final. Serve as a commissioning lead, handling freelance pipelines, schedules, and talent selection in collaboration with senior ADs. Work with graphic designers to ensure that art and layout are coordinated to support clarity, immersion, and style. Contribute to building and evolving the D&D artist pool: sourcing new talent, maintaining diversity of style and representation, and upholding world-class quality! What You'll Bring: 4+ years of experience in art direction, illustration management, or visual storytelling in games, publishing, or entertainment. A portfolio or project list showing full-cycle art direction-from artist selection to delivered illustration-at a professional level. Deep knowledge of fantasy illustration trends and the ability to analyze composition, tone, anatomy, and visual clarity. Strong communication and collaboration skills: you can work with narrative teams, explain visual rationale, and hold artists to high standards while building relationships. Experience commissioning and art directing freelance artists with efficiency and creative integrity. Experience art directing on 3p licensed products and navigating brand adherence for partner IP. Nice to Have: Experience art directing covers and promotional key art. Familiarity with the Dungeons & Dragons brand, lore, and visual tone. Comfortable leading art reviews, documentation, or style guide creation. Exposure to marketing, packaging, or cross-platform visual strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. 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 have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator. The base salary range for this position is $111,900.00 to $167,800.00. 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. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More! #Wizards Apply tot his job Apply To this Job