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Anatomage, Inc.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...

Anatomage, Inc.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Santa Clara, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

... of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The ... The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is ... Professional experience using a 3D content creation application such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Must have 3 or more years experience with Maya and modern 3D art pipelines * Proven experience ...

NxT Level

Technical Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Must have 3 or more years experience with Maya and modern 3D art pipelines * Proven experience ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and/or 3D animations. * Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and/or 3D animations. * Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize ...

William Paterson University

Adjunct Faculty - Art

Wayne, NJ · On-site

$2.1K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an ... Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell ...

William Paterson University

$2.1K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an ... Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell ...

Nintendo

Concept Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Produce boss, character, environment, and prop concept art in the form of thumbnails, sketches ... Examples of modern rendering process using 3D art and modeling tools (Maya, Blender). * Mastery of ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3d character artist in the United States is $120,531.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a 3D Character Artist, you need strong skills in 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, and anatomy, often backed by a degree in art, game design, or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Blender, and Substance Painter is typically required, and certifications in these tools can be advantageous. Creativity, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to receive and apply feedback are key soft skills that help artists succeed. These skills ensure the creation of visually compelling, technically functional characters that meet both artistic direction and production requirements.

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A 3D Character Artist is responsible for creating digital characters for video games, movies, and other media. They sculpt, model, texture, and sometimes rig characters to bring them to life. Using software like ZBrush, Blender, or Maya, they ensure characters are visually appealing and optimized for animation. Their work often involves collaborating with concept artists, animators, and game designers to achieve the desired look and functionality. Strong artistic skills and a deep understanding of human and creature anatomy are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various 3D Character Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 38% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 76% In-person, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,531 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Who is Anatomage?
Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform.
About the Role:
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force
behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a
well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your
primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations.
What You'll Do:
You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to
create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these
environments to life by executing workflows across both real-time simulation and
character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and
Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character
rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or
personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver
results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our
interactive platforms.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities Required:
Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Alongside these generalist skills, candidates must possess deep, hands-on experience in either real-time VFX such as Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals including experience with MetaHumans or a strong combination of both. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, artistic talent, and exceptional attention to detail.
* Resume and Portfolio required in order to be considered*
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Formal education in Art, Digital Arts, 3D Modeling, Animation, Medical Illustration, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.
Benefits
What We Offer
  • Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
  • 401K savings plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
  • Casual work culture
  • Commuter benefits
  • On site gym facility
  • Team bonding activities, catered lunches, and free snacks in the office!

About Anatomage
Anatomage has been financially robust and growing for 20 consecutive years.
Anatomage offers the world's first and only life-sized virtual dissection table. Students can learn anatomy and physiology using highly interactive and accurate real human-based digital data. Institutions can offer high quality education without worrying about chemicals, facility costs, and regulatory issues. Hundreds of schools have adopted the Anatomage Table as the main teaching tool for students.
At Anatomage, there is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the field. With a diverse group of people from various technical, clinical, and artistic backgrounds, Anatomage provides a culture where distinguished individuals can work and collaborate in an organic manner. Our team members all bring unique strengths and talents to their group and embrace each other's diverse perspectives. Anatomage offers a distinct work experience with an exceptional opportunity to develop careers. Our philosophy is to foster a dynamic work environment, and we are proud to let our employees' knowledge and responsibilities grow with the company.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,000.00- $120,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.

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