Associate Commissioning Art Director - D&D

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Develop art direction skills through hands-on mentorship from Lead Art Directors, actively seeking and applying feedback while building confidence, creative judgment, and ownership.
• Apply foundational knowledge of artistic principles, with guidance and mentorship from Lead Art Directors, to source artwork that supports Dungeons & Dragons publishing schedules and brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Art Directors and cross-functional project partners, communicating content needs and project updates clearly while ensuring artwork remains aligned with the creative vision established by Lead Art Directors.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ year of commercial art experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating creative vision with a cinematic lens.
• Strong communication skills and capable of giving and receiving feedback.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current fantasy illustration and modern print/press techniques and processes.
• Interest in discovering diverse, emerging artists.
• Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice to Have

• 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.

Pay

The pay transparency range for this role is $80,200 – $100,700 USD. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks