Graphic Designer (Contract/Temporary)

The Magic TCG Studio is bringing in a 3-month Contract Graphic Designer with an eye for innovative design, a passion for visual storytelling, and a deep connection to both awesome product expressions and fantasy entertainment.

Our outstanding artwork, intriguing characters, engaging worlds, and tales of fantastical adventure are waiting for you!

This Graphic Designer will utilize all the skills of the modern creative, with a focus on typography, identity, illustration, and art direction.

This is a tactical, hands-on role in which you will ensure that the style and quality of all Magic assets conform to the vision and requirements as defined by brand standards, Art Directors and our production processes.

This role will collaborate with Magic creative teams on the development of packaging throughout the entire process from creative conception through production developing outstanding concepts and building original designs to support, market, and improve Magic product.

What You'll Do :

You will concept, pitch, craft, and deliver packaging and marketing creative for the Magic Studio Marketing Creative team all the way from initial concept to final print-ready files while sticking to design industry standards. In this role, you will :

• Create multiple viable visual solutions based on strategy and creative direction provided, while also constantly innovating on the brand.
• Clearly communicate your ideas and intentions verbally and through writing with creative managers, fellow designers and art directors.
• Make revisions based on feedback from 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 skills.
• Work, collaborate and brainstorm as a team, sharing creative ideas, tips and process improvements you discover along the way.

What You'll Bring :

• 2+ yrs experience in a Graphic Design, Art Direction, or related role in Print Production.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality design work related to Print.
• An interest in creating highly customized logos and an undying passion for typography.
• A love for packaging, structural, and print processes.
• Specialization in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator software, with experience in prepping clean, print-ready files.
• Familiarity with the materials and manufacturing processes related to consumer packaging.
• Can use brand strategy to produce strong, conceptual, creative solutions.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, sometimes fast-paced and constantly evolving creative environment.

Nice to Have :

• Illustration or painting skills.
• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat familiarity.
• Being a fan of gaming, sci-fi, or fantasy fandom.

In the Wizards TCG Studio, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating broadly accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players.

We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees.

Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include : Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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