Title: Sr Worldbuilding Art Director WOTC Location: Renton, Washington, United States Job Description: We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Our adventuring party at Dungeons & Dragons®, the world's greatest role-playing game, is looking for a ground- breaking Senior Art Director to join our award-winning team. A creative individual who will guide, elevate, and champion our studio's vision of D&D through dynamic art worldbuilding, commissioning, and strategic, hands-on conceptual development. Are you a curious, highly engaged, and experienced visual creative who is immersed in fantasy art? Are you interested in working within an established brand/IP while constantly looking to grow the brand's audience and visual expression? If so, please apply today! This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office. What You'll Do: - Lead in-house and external illustrators in crafting concept art assets. - Commission key artwork, sourcing freelance illustrators for each piece, offering ongoing direction on individual pieces, and encouraging strong connections with those collaborators. - Work alongside Creative Team partners to develop, define and communicate the visual creative foundation of future D&D worlds. Act as the art subject matter expert, leading the visual development of characters, environments and details needed to successfully support future card set releases. - Present and pitch creative concepts in brainstorms, meetings, and stand-up critiques, serving as a flexible authority on visual direction for both internal and external partners. - Participate in brainstorms on future D&D creative expressions and workflow/process improvements in partnership with department leaders. - Present updates to leadership, showcasing work and contextualizing it within our larger visual strategy. What You'll Bring : - 4+ yrs experience in commercial art illustration and/or commissioning Art Director roles - A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision - You keep current with fantasy illustration market/talent and have an interest in discovering varied, up-and-coming artists - Effective communication and organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ease with both offering and accepting feedback - Ability to demonstrate ownership over commissioned work and concept art, and to synthesize game mechanics, brand knowledge, and creative goals into clear and concise direction - A proactive "yes, and" approach to concepting, feedback, and mentorship. You are a strong visual storyteller and collaborator at heart, using loose sketching, paint-overs, and other artist-focused methodologies to communicate direction. - The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a multidimensional, fast-paced environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars. - Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator, InDesign and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) #Wizards The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. 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. Pay Range $125,300 - $187,900 USD Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: - Health & Wellness - Time Off to Recharge - Financial Well-being - Life & Family Support - Volunteer and Community Initiatives - Learning & Development - Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.

Concept and design elevated creative solutions for brand storytelling and campaigns across various platforms. Collaborate with the creative team to execute cohesive visual assets that maintain brand identity and high standards.

Title: Associate Art Director, Union Square & Co. Location: New York, New York Department: Art Job Description: Union Square & Co. is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and creative Associate Art Director to join our team. As an integral part of our group, this person will carry each project through the design process, including conception, execution, approval, and transmitting files to Production. They should have extensive experience in book cover design and feel comfortable focusing on a range of genres. The Associate Art Director will personally manage 3 designers and will report to the Art Director, Adult Books. Duties include: · Conceptualizes and generates creative and innovative cover designs for UNSQ’s Adult list, including Classics, and select Gift titles · Works closely with the Art Director to maintain the highest quality of design and production standards while keeping on track with deadlines · Manages and advises small group of Senior and Junior level designers · Collaborates closely with editorial team to develop thoughtful, market-appropriate designs · Oversees all stages of preparation including prepress, color correction, setting print-ready files up for special effects, and proof review. · Maintains ongoing communications and schedules with the Editorial and Production departments to ensure timely execution and follow through from manuscript to bound book for all projects · Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers when required · Ensures that designs fulfill UNSQ’s high standards, represent the brand in the market, and push the envelope in both concept and execution · Attends weekly status and design meetings · Stays abreast of changes in publishing industry, design trends, and new techniques that will improve the efficiency and creativity Minimum requirements: · 4-year college degree preferably in Graphic Design, or equivalent work experience · Minimum 5-7 years design experience in book publishing · Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat · Extensive experience designing book covers · Experience hiring and overseeing illustrators, negotiating rates, and rights usage · Detailed knowledge of pre-press requirements for print: manufacturing process, proofing, and color correction · Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered for this position. This role is based in our New York office. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office. The compensation for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. Mission Statement Union Square & Co. publishes books and gift products with a point of view. What distinguishes us is our independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We collaborate with bestselling, award-winning, and debut authors and creatives to publish at the highest quality across categories. We strive to bring you entertainment, discovery, and fun through objects you can cherish.

• Define and champion KOHO's multichannel creative vision across campaigns, product storytelling, content, events, and social and be accountable for business outcomes • Concept and create key pieces yourself when the work demands it, you are a "player/coach" • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary creative team, including art directors, designers, copywriters, and producers • Set the creative standard for all work, providing clear direction and feedback across both art direction and copy • Work with product marketing to translate briefs into powerful creative ideas • Oversee photo and video shoots alongside the Studios team and freelance production crews • Brief and manage freelance talent and agency partners during campaign surges • Help establish creative processes, review cadences, and quality standards as the department scales • Present concepts and creative work to senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction • Build the systems, processes, and review structures that enable high-quality creative output at scale • Oversee external agencies, freelancers, production partners, and photo/video shoots as needed • Set art direction and copy direction for campaigns, brand, web, product, video, events, and social