Commissioning Art Director - DD

Commission a high volume of artwork by identifying freelance illustrators, providing ongoing art direction, maintaining strong partner relationships, and delivering regular status updates to the Lead Art Director and Producer.

Apply a strong eye for detail and a solid understanding of artistic fundamentals to source and deliver high-quality artwork aligned with Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.

Collaborate with department leaders and participate in brainstorms focused on future Dungeons & Dragons creative initiatives and workflow/process improvements.

Present updates to leadership by showcasing work and clearly contextualizing it within the broader visual strategy.

2+ yrs commercial art experience.

A portfolio demonstrating strong creative vision with a cinematic lens.

Strong communication skills and capable of giving and receiving feedback.

High attention to detail and organization skills

Deep knowledge of current fantasy illustration market/talent and modern print/press techniques and processes. Have an interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists

Adept in Adobe Photoshop, proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

Familiarity with accessibility standards in publishing or interactive storytelling.

Knowledge of D&D’s tone, audience, and content structure, or similar genre entertainment brands.

Comfortable working across print, digital, and marketing platforms as needed.

Love for entertainment, other TTRPG brands, and exploring new avenues in traditional graphic design practices.