After providing a near-daily review of the cards on their social media accounts and in high anticipation of both its Canadian retail debut and the Metroplex deck’s release, the Transformers Trading Card Game wants YOU to be their next Art Director!
The Art Director will work with freelancers, external vendors, and in-house creative teams at all stages of development from conception through production. Under the direction of the Transformers Brand Manager, the Art Director will work to create concepts, pitch and produce materials to support Transformers product, meet the goals of the brand, and enhance the Wizards gaming experience to excite and inspire both of passionate Transformers fans and gamers alike. The Art Director will apply Transformers’ look and feel using all the tools of the modern creative – brand identity, structural packaging, graphic design, typography, photography as well as Transformers’ world-class illustrations. This is a tactical, hands on design role in which the Art Director is responsible for ensuring that the style and quality of all assets conforms to the vision and requirements defined by the product owners.
See the rest of the job description below, apply here and then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS WIZARD
- Work with Transformers’ Brand Manger to develop, define, and communicate Transformers’ look & feel.
- Develop and pitch creative concepts and strategies to team members, particularly the Transformers Brand Team. Refine based on team feedback.
- Commission a 3-4 batches of illustrations per year, with each batch containing approximately 100 illustrations.
- Work with existing illustrators and studios, identify and sign new talent, maintain relationships with those partners and provide direction via feedback to illustrators or studios for each commissioned piece.
- New product and packaging design through collaboration with Packaging Engineers and Graphic Designers.
- Collaborate with the Production Engineer to ensure all printed materials are produced to a consistently high standard.
- Provide direction for graphic designers on card treatments and iconography and individual graphic elements.
- Work together with Project Managers, Production Engineers, and Brand Managers to ensure high quality design.
- Work within budgets and schedules set forth by the Brand team and Project Managers.
- Understand and stay current with department and company processes.
- Present creative direction and providing constructive feedback in meetings and stand-up critiques.
- Review print-ready files to ensure final card quality.
AM I QUALIFIED?
- Knowledge, Abilities and Characteristics of the Ideal Wizard:
- Do you work well with others? Are you a great collaborator?
- Can you respect the opinions of others while promoting a shared vision?
- Do you enjoy working and thrive without constant oversight?
- Are you adept at balancing aesthetic and production considerations?
- Can you keep the important details in focus while guiding the larger project to on-time completion?
- Industry Knowledge:
- Are you familiar with the materials and manufacturing processes relating to consumer packaging/products?
- Does your design vision keep consumer the focus while meeting brand goals?
- Are you comfortable communicating using modern commercial illustration as your medium?
- Either of the following two areas of knowledge are preferred:
- Are you a fan of gaming (big plus for tabletop gaming!)?
- Are you a fan of Transformers – (big plus for G1 or Generations)?
Technical Skills:
- Can you use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign like a pro? Microsoft office? FileMaker Pro familiarity a big plus.
- Are you proficient and up to date with design best practices?
- Do you give useful, actionable feedback to designers working on your projects?
Application Requirements:
- Link to online portfolio at time of application submission required. Your portfolio may include original work, but also including work which you art directed is critical.
- Have you been an art director for 2 or more years with experience in commissioning illustrations, graphic design, and packaging design?
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.
Job Segment: Photography, Manager, Artist, Graphic Design, Product Development, Creative, Management, Research
Date: Nov 8, 2018
Requisition ID: 8401
Carnage73
2 questions I tweeted to Atomic Monsoon were included in this interview with Drew Nolasco. 1 is about the Mercenary faction and the other is about Stratagem cards.
Titan Masters Attack with Drew Nolosco – Episode 57
That Guy
Yeah the closest we might get is another book like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1974710572/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_NCxpEbA49WJAB
Flip Flip Bang Bang
Given how awkward WOTC have been about giving artist credits for these cards, I'd be surprised if we ever get anything like that. Which is a shame; I'm sure YGO and Hearthstone probably credit their artists, MTG definitely does.
Though lots of these artists are still involved in lots of cool fan projects, and those are worth supporting, small press and all that
Nemesis Scourge
I total agree! Yu-Gi-Oh! and Hearthstone have such books, both of them on my wishlist (no budget atm).
AzT
Really hoping for some kind of grand TCG artwork book at some point, instabuy.
Flip Flip Bang Bang
Cool, then I'll share today's artist interview:
Artist Interview: Alex Tarca
Eyup bud
That Guy
Hey! Welcome!
AzT
Welcome aboard, sure thing
Flip Flip Bang Bang
Thanks for linking my interviews; is it okay if I reply with some more artist interviews as I release them?
AzT
Artist Interview: Casey Coller
Artist Interview: Shibara
Artist Interviews – FLIP FLIP BANG BANG
AzT
ken_christiansen on Instagram: “I'll be making an appearance in Cedar Rapids at QuadCon this Sunday, swipe for details! Now on to the arts: Nemisis Prime I did the…”
AzT
Robots in Design #12 – Happy New Gear
AzT
Transformers TCG Multi-Mission Gear Ban Announcement
AzT
Floor Rules Update: 11/22/19
Rules Roundups & FAQs – Transformers TCG
AzT
Robots in Design #8: Taking the Second Step
Carnage73
I would think that the next event where announcements would be made would be the Energon Invitational in December.
Vasili
I’m not into what the “meta” is either and I usually skip those types of podcasts / videos. I’m trying to get a gauge on any events that may have new announcements much like NYCC, SDCC, and Tokyo Toy Show are for toys. I believe wave 4 was revealed during Gencon weekend. Given that it appears there will be 3 or 4 releases a year for this game, there won’t be more than a month or two for a new announcement after a wave is released.