Summary Description:
The Art Director, TCG Consultant supports the visual direction and goals for Ravensburger’s TCG product in art commissioning by inspiring and guiding artists to do their best work and be a subject matter expert for the IP. In collaboration with the Creative Leads and other team members, the Art Director, TCG Consultant manages the art process by managing timelines, providing assets, and offering guidance based on internal team and client feedback.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Write & Review card art descriptions and provide best practices feedback to Narrative and Production teams
Participate in the commissioning of illustrations and provide timely feedback to artists and other team members
Create redlines and corrective artwork to guide & mentor artists
Prepare concept art, sketches, and final artwork for licensor reviews.
Develop assets and work within Licensor and Ravensburger TCG guidelines
Develop & work within the… license guidelines and the set’s goals
Provide feedback on premium card production
Aid in growing the freelance artist pool with an aim to enhance the product and reflect Ravensburger’s quality standards
Participate in regular Creative meetings with other stakeholders
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Detail-oriented and can self-manage the moving parts of an evolving creative pipeline
Understanding of how visual development and narrative work together.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and inspire others to do the same
Knowledge of artistic and technical illustration fundamentals
Create visual development artwork to solve narrative needs
Provides clear and helpful feedback to artists, so their best work comes through
Finds solutions to creative challenges
Strong sense of aesthetics
Collaborative and active team player
Diversity and inclusion are top of mind
Knowledge and love of Disney animation and seek to be a proud steward of it
Experience:
5+ years experience in art direction, illustration, visual development, or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.00 – $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Professional illustration: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote