We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
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 a creative writer who loves the intersection of mechanics and flavor? Can you write art briefs and dive deep into some of the worlds biggest IPs, while keeping your head in both the Fun and the Future of gaming? The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Writer on our emerging Universes Beyond product line!
Magic produces multiple set releases and thousands of cards per year, and we are a high-talent, welcoming team seeking someone who is a curious, adaptable, and creative team member to bring their robust writing, collaborative communication, and game design skills to the team!
What You'll Do:- Write a high volume of art briefs.
- Provide timely feedback to art directors about illustrations, including mechanical relevance and continuity concerns for characters and lore.
- Coordinate with set Creative Leads to ensure goals for card sets are represented in art briefs and final illustrations.
- High-level writing skills. and professional writing experience, particularly in a visually-related field such as comics writing or screenwriting.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- A deep love for media and popular culture.
- A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.
- A passion for using feedback and data to better inform the work.
- A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling within a variety of IPs.
- Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay
Additional Details:
- Employment Type: Contingent Worker
- Location: Hybrid
- Duration: 12 months
- Starting Pay Range: $45/hour
- Pay Range End: $50/hour
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Benefits listed below are for Full Time employees, the benefits listed above is for our contingent workers.
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The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
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- Time Off to Recharge
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