Visual Writer, Universes Beyond (Contract/Temporary)

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 contract 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.

What You'll Bring:

• 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:

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Eastridge as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: Renton, WA (Relocation assistance not provided for this role)
• Duration: 12 months

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role. The hourly range for this position is $46/hour to $50/hour. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and market conditions.

Eastridge offers US based Wizards temporary workers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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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