• $60.81/hour

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!

Are you an expert in print production with a passion for crafting pixel-perfect designs to the highest standards? Do you revel in the delight of combining specialty finishing treatments to create next-level foil cards? Come use your attention to detail and passion for outstanding creative production to supercharge Magic: The Gathering as a Senior Production Artist.

You will ensure that every card we build looks its best in the hands of our fans! Bridge design and execution by crafting print-ready files, optimizing for downstream use, and ensuring quality.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with Art Directors and Graphic Designers to take their initial concepts and translate them into technically sound, production-ready assets
• Document complex design file specifications for use across internal and external production teams
• Review downstream production work to ensure visual fidelity and adherence to project goals
• Actively involved in encouraging a culture of excellence and precision using established standard methodologies
• Anticipate and proactively resolve production challenges in partnership with creative and technical teams
• Partner with Print Operations to validate that files meet stringent production specs, including color calibration, plate separation, and finishing techniques
• Contribute to the evolution of workflow and asset management systems to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability of production

What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of professional experience in creative production, pre-press, or print design, with demonstrated leadership in high-volume environments
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Deep understanding of print production requirements including color spaces, ink limits, specialty finishes, and vendor communication
• Strong typographic and layout skills
• Consistent track record to lead projects independently, handle competing priorities, and deliver on tight timelines
• Experience guiding others through complex production challenges with clarity, patience, and attention to detail
• A strategic approach with the ability to balance creative intent and technical execution

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Magic: The Gathering
• Experience working in gaming, entertainment, or fantasy-adjacent creative industries

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: WA
• Duration: Up to 12 months

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $40.50/hour
• Pay Range End: $60.81/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 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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