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Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Brainstorm ideas for characters with Design and Art teams. * Sketch explorative thumbnails in 2D ...

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Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Brainstorm ideas for characters with Design and Art teams. * Sketch explorative thumbnails in 2D ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Brainstorm ideas for characters with Design and Art teams. * Sketch explorative thumbnails in 2D ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a key role in the ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for 2d character design in the United States is $29.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 2D Character Design job involves creating visually appealing and expressive characters for games, animations, comics, or other media. Designers develop characters' appearances, emotions, and poses while ensuring they align with the project's artistic style. This role requires strong drawing skills, creativity, and knowledge of design principles. Artists often use digital tools like Photoshop or Illustrator for their work.

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To thrive as a 2D Character Designer, you need strong drawing skills, an understanding of anatomy, color theory, and a portfolio demonstrating creative character concepts. Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Clip Studio Paint is commonly required, with formal training or a degree in art or design often being advantageous. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to accept and implement feedback are important soft skills in this field. These qualifications help ensure your character designs not only meet creative briefs but also fit seamlessly within project teams and client expectations.

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As a 2D Character Designer, your day-to-day tasks often include sketching and refining character concepts, creating turnarounds and expression sheets, and collaborating closely with art directors and other team members. You may also adapt designs based on feedback, ensure consistency with the project's visual style, and prepare your work for use in animation or games. Regular communication with other departments such as animation, illustration, or game design is common, as your characters often need to fit broader storytelling or gameplay requirements. This collaborative and iterative workflow helps bring unique and engaging characters to life for various entertainment media.
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Docente Bachelor's Degree in Video Games Design

Universidad Europea

Alexis, NC • On-site

$116K - $117K/yr

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Posted 26 days ago

Job description

En el Campus Creativo de la Universidad Europea seguimos expandiendo nuestro equipo academico. Estamos buscando un/a Docente para el Bachelor's Degree in Video Games Design, un grado impartido completamente en ingles.

Si te apasiona el diseno de videojuegos, la docencia y la innovacion creativa, esta oportunidad es para ti!

Asignaturas a impartir (en ingles):

  • Ethics and Professional Effectiveness
  • Evolution and Historical Perspective
  • Artistic Drawing
  • Computer Science Basics and Programming Fundamentals
  • Video Game Technology and Virtual Scene Design
  • Video Game Structure: Gameplay and Levels
  • Theory of Color and Light
  • Vector Design and Digital Illustration
  • Character Design and Concept Art
  • Video Game Project I

Requisitos:

  • Titulacion en Diseno de Videojuegos, Informatica, Artes Digitales, Diseno, o areas relacionadas.
  • Doctorado en areas afines (muy valorable, no excluyente).
  • Experiencia profesional en: 
    • Diseno de juego (gameplay, niveles, narrativa)
    • Arte 2D/3D, concept art o ilustracion digital
    • Programacion o fundamentos tecnicos de videojuegos
    • Diseno de escenas virtuales o motores (Unity/Unreal)
  • Dominio del ingles avanzado.
  • Experiencia docente deseable y vocacion por la ensenanza creativa.
  • Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y fomentar proyectos innovadores.

Quieres unirte al equipo del #CampusCreativo?

La Universidad Europea es una institucion dinamica, orientada a aportar valor a la sociedad y a contribuir activamente a su progreso. Fiel a su vocacion innovadora, promueve una investigacion aplicada y util para la sociedad y sustenta su actividad en la potenciacion del individuo, con un modelo educativo internacional, conectado con el mundo profesional y de alta calidad academica.
Esta filosofia la ha convertido en la primera universidad privada de Espana por numero de estudiantes. Actualmente son cerca de 30.000 los alumnos de Grado, Postgrado o Formacion Profesional Superior que cada ano se forman en alguno de sus campus. La institucion cuenta, en Espana, con tres centros universitarios: Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Valencia y Universidad Europea de Canarias.

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