Associate Commissioning Art Director - D&D

Hybrid Associate Commissioning Art Director role with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, supporting Dungeons & Dragons publishing through high-volume art commissioning and art direction.

Responsibilities

• Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators and providing ongoing art direction
• Maintain strong relationships with art partners and share regular status updates with the Lead Art Director
• Build art direction capability through hands-on mentorship from Lead Art Directors
• Seek out and apply feedback to strengthen confidence, creative judgment, and ownership
• Use foundational artistic principles (with guidance and mentorship) to source artwork that supports D&D publishing schedules and brand standards
• Collaborate with fellow Art Directors and cross-functional partners to clearly communicate content needs and project updates
• Ensure commissioned artwork stays aligned with the creative vision set by Lead Art Directors

Requirements

• 1+ years of commercial art experience
• Portfolio that demonstrates creative vision with a cinematic lens
• Strong communication skills for giving and receiving feedback
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Knowledge of current fantasy illustration and modern print/press techniques and processes
• Interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists
• Comfort with Adobe Photoshop and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Collaboration and Work Setup

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the Renton, WA office
• Works closely with Lead Art Directors and cross-functional project partners

Technologies

• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks
• Annual and long-term incentives (depending on role, location, and eligibility)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with accessibility standards in publishing or interactive storytelling
• Knowledge of D&D’s tone, audience, and content structure, or similar genre entertainment brands
• Comfort working across print, digital, and marketing platforms as needed
• Love for entertainment, other TTRPG brands, and exploring new avenues in traditional graphic design practices

Location: Renton, WA (hybrid) | Salary: $83,000 - $124,500 USD per year