Art Director, Universes Beyond

Hasbro • Renton, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Magic: The Gathering is hiring a Commissioning Art Director for its Universes Beyond product line. The role commissions and art directs illustrations from freelance artists while working with external partner brands to produce card art that fits both each partner’s visual identity and Magic’s quality standards. The position is suited to an experienced visual creative with a background in fantasy art and an interest in pop culture, helping grow an established brand’s audience and visual expression.

The role is based at Hasbro’s Renton, Washington office on a hybrid schedule. Employees work onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely or onsite Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of commercial art experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort giving and receiving feedback.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• A passion for pop culture and awareness of current entertainment industry trends.
• Understanding of Magic as both a game and a brand.
• Deep knowledge of the current fantasy illustration market and talent, as well as modern print and press techniques and processes.
• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists.

Responsibilities

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators for each piece and providing ongoing art direction.
• Maintain strong relationships with freelance illustrators and regularly update the card concept producer on art status.
• Research and understand partner-brand intellectual property, translate reference materials into customized style guides, and collaborate with external partners to direct art according to their brand specifications.
• Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs.
• Time off to recharge.
• Financial well-being programs.
• Life and family support.
• Volunteer and community initiatives.
• Learning and development.
• Exclusive perks.
• Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives, depending on role, location, and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed