Art Director
- Location: Seattle
- Working time: Full Time
- Job level:
- Place of work: Hybrid
- Department: Creative
- Start date: 06/30/2025
We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!
This is what we need you for
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Write & Review card art descriptions and provide best practices feedback to Narrative and Production teams.
- Commission hundreds of illustrations.
- Provides clear and timely feedback to artists.
- Guide & mentor artists to create their best work.
- Prepare concept art, sketches, and final artwork for licensor reviews.
- 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.
- Direct special projects as needed.
This is what you can score highly with
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Detail-oriented and can self-manage the moving parts of an evolving creative pipeline.
- Strong drawing capabilities, understanding of anatomy, likeness, perspective and lighting.
- Understanding of how visual development, narrative, and game play work together in a TCG – visual storytelling.
- Time management ability to meet tight deadlines and inspire others to do the same.
- Knowledge of artistic and technical illustration fundamentals.
- Creatively solve for the game’s needs through visuals.
- 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:
2+ years' experienceerience in art buying or illustration commissioning or equivalent.
Your Benefits
Employee Purchase Program
Get awesome discounts on various products. Sweet deals just for you!
Flexible working hours
With our flexible working time models, you can easily manage your job and your private life. And if your position allows it, you can work part of the time from home.
Hybrid Work
Work-life balance is key. Our flexible hybrid work schedule makes it easy to blend work and life seamlessly.
Parental Leave
New parents get 8 weeks paid leave for moms and 4 weeks for dads. Birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Time to bond!
Personal Insurances
Customize your coverage with home, car, pet, travel, legal, jewelry, and identity theft insurance. All-around protection!
Secure your future
You can defer up to an annual maximum based on current year IRS regulations. If you're 50 or older, you can make a “catch-up” contribution based on allowable IRS regulations.
- Safe Harbor: Get a 100% match on the first 4% of your elective deferral per payroll period with True-up.
- Immediate Vesting: Enjoy 100% immediate vesting from day one.
Stay healthy, stay happy!
Join us and enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive coverage tailored just for you! You get a top-notch health package with UnitedHealthcare. Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions are all covered. Plus, 100% in-network preventive care.
Your Days Off
Enjoy up to 25 days of PTO per year. Use them for vacation, sick days, or personal time. Take a break, you deserve it! Plus, enjoy 12 paid holidays each year, aligned with US or Canadian federal holidays.
Helping Hand
Need support? Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential help for you and your family, from stress management to legal advice. Experts and resources are at your service!
Support association
Our support association enables us to provide financial assistance to our employees in case they find themselves in a sudden emergency or unexpectedly have to bear extraordinary burdens.
We offer competitive compensation, a suite of benefit options, and an overall awesome place to work!
Estimated Salary Range 60,000.00 to 100,000.00 USD gross per year
Your way to Ravensburger
It's always nice to know what to expect. That's why we've summarized for you what to expect during the application process and what the next steps will be. We have also answered some general and frequently asked questions in our FAQs. Feel free to check it out: FAQ Ravensburger
You still have some questions?
Do you still have any questions about your application, the job or anything else? We are happy to answer them.
Brandy Jones
Head of Human Resources
E-Mail: brandy.jones@ravensburger.com
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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
At Ravensburger North America, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and fuels innovation and creativity, enabling us to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us directly, and we will work to support your needs.