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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Create high-quality 3D character assets, including organic and hard surface elements, from concept ... Artistic Skills : * Strong eye for detail, form, and style consistency. * Ability to adapt to and ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic is looking for a ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character, and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic is looking for a ...

Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic is looking for a ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and ...

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How much do character concept artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for character concept 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.

What is a character concept artist?

A Character Concept Artist is responsible for designing and visualizing original characters for video games, animation, films, and other media. They create sketches, digital paintings, and detailed concept art that help define a character's appearance, personality, and overall aesthetic. Working closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers, they ensure the character designs align with the project's artistic and narrative vision. Strong drawing skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of anatomy, costume design, and storytelling are essential for this role.

What does a character concept artist do?

A typical day for a Character Concept Artist involves brainstorming and sketching multiple character ideas, refining designs based on feedback, and collaborating closely with other artists, art directors, and game designers. You may attend team meetings to discuss visual direction, present your concepts, and make revisions to align with the project's needs. In addition to creating digital illustrations, you might also prepare turnaround sheets or expression studies to support the 3D modeling team. The pace can be fast, especially when deadlines approach, but daily tasks are varied and allow for a high degree of creative expression. This collaborative and iterative workflow helps ensure the game's or project's characters are visually compelling and cohesive with the overall art style.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a character concept artist?

To thrive as a Character Concept Artist, you need strong drawing and design skills, a good understanding of anatomy, and a portfolio showcasing creative character concepts, typically backed by a degree in art, illustration, or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and digital tablet hardware is essential, and additional certification in digital artistry can be beneficial. Excellent communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to collaborate with other artists and departments help you stand out. These abilities ensure your creative work aligns with the project's vision and production needs, making you a valuable member of the art team.

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Infographic showing various Character Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,531 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

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Charleston, SC • Remote

$123K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

As a 3D Character Artist, you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring life and personality to our projects. This mid-level generalist role focuses on modeling, texturing, and optimizing character assets across a variety of styles for AAA-quality games on PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR platforms.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 3D character assets, including organic and hard surface elements, from concept to final game-ready models.
  • Collaborate with art leads, designers, and animators to ensure characters align with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements.
  • Develop textures and materials using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are optimized for performance across platforms.
  • Work within established pipelines and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency in asset creation.
  • Ensure proper topology, rigging, and skinning for characters to meet animation and gameplay requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to character development.
  • Actively participate in team critiques, offering and receiving feedback to refine assets.

Requirements

Experience:

    • 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
    • Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and other industry-standard tools.
    • Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design and animation.
    • Experience with high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, and shading techniques.
    • Knowledge of proper topology, rigging, and skinning practices.

Artistic Skills:

    • Strong eye for detail, form, and style consistency.
    • Ability to adapt to and create a range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized.

Collaboration Skills:

    • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
    • Ability to incorporate feedback and iterate effectively.

Passion for Gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling characters and contributing to immersive game worlds.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Marvelous Designer for clothing design and simulation.
  • Experience with photogrammetry and procedural workflows.
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity for integrating character assets into the game.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

Benefits

About Side
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc