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Form of workAt 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 leader with a high bar for quality and accuracy? Do you have a deep understanding of typesetting and print production at scale? If so, this may be the role for you! We produce print files for cards and packaging in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and we are looking for a Senior Technical Artist. The successful candidate will drive initiatives to improve our tools in order to meet the demands of a growing workload. They will not only be a subject matter authority on our production processes, but also continuously work to reduce handle time while maintaining our quality standards. We need a hardworking problem-solver who follows industry standards and can make well-researched recommendations on tools and workflows.
What You'll Do
- Be a SME in the production of cards, packaging, and other assets.
- Provide expertise, development, and support for a high-efficiency, heavily scripted XML workflow (Apple Script, JavaScript).
- Coordinate final approval on assets and make file updates as needed.
- Exhibit strong self-management of daily tasks.
- Continually help the team build, test, and improve our workflow and color management procedures.
- Lead large projects to improve quality, efficiency, and documentation.
- Build, test, and implement new tools.
- Work with partners across multiple teams to improve processes and handle risk.
- Create learning resources for the production team.
- Keep up to date with industry practices and tools, and communicate key findings to the team.
- Understand project requirements and risks, and message them effectively to leadership.
- Measure capacity and handle times, and make recommendations on staffing and team structure.
What You Bring
- Experience leading a team in a fast-paced production art role.
- Proficient communicator in both Japanese (N2 proficiency or higher) and English.
- Solid background in typesetting in Japanese, including Ruby text.
- InDesign and Photoshop expertise required.
- Ability to script in an Apple Script and/or JavaScript environment.
- Knowledge of die-lines and packaging file build needs.
- Strong skills in Illustrator and Acrobat required.
- Familiarity with print production standards.
- Solid understanding of XML workflows, GREP, and scripting for InDesign required.
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.
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 are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast's total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here's a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.
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