Graphic Designer, Contract

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 role will collaborate with Magic creative teams on packaging development throughout the entire process. It will involve creative conception through production. The role focuses on developing outstanding concepts and composing original designs to support, market, and improve Magic products.

You will develop, pitch, complete, and deliver creative solutions for Magic: the Gathering packaging and related products. This includes work from initial ideas to final print-ready files. You will follow design industry standards throughout. In this role, you will:

• Build multiple visual solutions based on strategy and creative direction provided, while also constantly innovating on the brand.
• Clearly express your ideas and intentions verbally and in writing with creative managers, fellow designers, and art directors.
• Complete feedback provided by creative managers and directors, product designers, and art directors.
• Stay up-to-date on current design trends and pursue creative development by collaborating with management and peers to develop your skills.
• Work closely with and brainstorm as a team, not as an individual.

• 2+ yrs experience in Graphic Design, Art Direction or related role.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality work.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous and constantly evolving creative environment, working with a variety of team members from designers to art directors and writers.
• Prior experience laying out packaging using Adobe Illustrator and Indesign, plus a knowledge of structural, and print processes.
• An interest in crafting highly customized logos and an undying passion for typography.
• Can use brand strategy to produce smart and on-brief creative solutions.
• High proficiency using Adobe Suite products: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator software, with experience crafting clean, print-ready files.
• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat familiarity a plus.
• Being a fan of gaming, sci-fi, or fantasy fandom is also a tremendous plus. Be prepared to join a group of like-minded people who share your interests.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: WA or Fully remote within the U.S. 
• Duration: Up to 12 months 

• Starting Pay Range: $38.55/hour
• Pay Range End: $46.78/hour

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

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.

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