Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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What do Art Directors look for when hiring artists? Which portfolios get chosen and why? Which common mistakes hold artists back?

Mike Vaillancourt is the art director in charge of packaging and product at Magic: The Gathering. His perspectives and advice in this exclusive live event—are absolutely gold for any artist building a pro portfolio.

Join us as we get inside the mind of an Art Director, as he reviews real portfolios and answers critical career questions.

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