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Netflix

Character Designer- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.71/hr

... a creator- and artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters ...

Netflix

Character Designer- Ink

Los Angeles, CA

$69.71/hr

... a creator- and artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters ...

Netflix

Character Designer- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.71/hr

... a creator- and artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters ...

Mondo

Social Media Strategist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$55 - $60/hr

Build and grow the character's presence across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. * Create ... Background in entertainment marketing or creator economy campaigns. * Experience building audiences ...

WSLicensing, Inc.

Toy Marketing Manager

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Live for storytelling? We're a growing character IP company creating original brands loved by fans ... Experience managing influencer or creator collaborations * A strong eye for cute, colorful, and fun ...

WSLicensing, Inc.

Toy Marketing Manager

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Live for storytelling? We're a growing character IP company creating original brands loved by fans ... Experience managing influencer or creator collaborations * A strong eye for cute, colorful, and fun ...

WSLicensing, Inc.

Manager, Toy Marketing

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Live for storytelling? We're a growing character IP company creating original brands loved by fans ... Experience managing influencer or creator collaborations * A strong eye for cute, colorful, and fun ...

Digital

Social Media Strategist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Experience working with creator-led brands, founders, entertainment properties, personality-driven accounts, legal brands, or character-led content is advantageous but not required.

Digital

Social Growth Lead

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Experience working with creator-led brands, founders, entertainment properties, personality-driven accounts, legal brands, or character-led content is advantageous but not required.

Digital

Social Media Strategist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Experience working with creator-led brands, founders, entertainment properties, personality-driven accounts, legal brands, or character-led content is advantageous but not required.

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for character creator in Anaheim, CA is $19.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $25.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a character creator?

A Character Creator is a professional who designs and develops fictional characters for various media, such as video games, animation, comics, and films. Their work involves conceptualizing the character’s appearance, personality, backstory, and sometimes even their movement or voice. Character creators often collaborate with writers, animators, and game developers to ensure the character fits seamlessly into the story and world. They use their artistic skills and creativity to bring unique and memorable characters to life.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a character creator?

To thrive as a Character Creator, you need a strong background in art and design, anatomy, and storytelling, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio of work. Proficiency in digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush, Blender, or Maya is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with writers and developers are standout soft skills. These skills ensure the creation of compelling, believable characters that enhance storytelling and player engagement in games, animation, or other media.

How does a character creator typically collaborate with writers and animators during a project?

Character Creators often work closely with writers to ensure that visual designs align with character backstories, personalities, and narrative arcs. They also collaborate with animators by providing detailed model sheets, turnaround views, and expression guides to maintain consistency and believability in motion. Regular meetings and feedback sessions are common, allowing the team to refine characters together and address any design or storytelling challenges as the project evolves.

What is the difference between Character Creator vs 3D Modeler?

AspectCharacter Creator3D Modeler
Required SkillsCharacter design, rigging, texturingModeling, sculpting, texturing
Work EnvironmentGame development, animation, VR/ARGame studios, film, product visualization
Common CertificationsDigital art, character design courses3D modeling certifications, software proficiency

Character Creators focus on designing and rigging characters for use in games, animation, and virtual environments, often using specialized tools like Character Creator software. 3D Modelers create detailed models for various industries, including gaming and film, with a broader scope of modeling techniques. While both roles require 3D skills, Character Creators specialize in character-specific workflows, making them distinct yet overlapping professions.

What cities near Anaheim, CA are hiring for Character Creator jobs?

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Infographic showing various Character Creator job openings in Anaheim, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,541 per year, or $20 per hour.

Character Designer- Ink

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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$69.71/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Character Designer to join our pioneering team in creating animated content using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. The Character Designer will help establish the look, tone, appeal, and design of characters that fit within the story and world, leveraging both generative AI and traditional tools to create feature-quality content in a creator- and artist-led environment.
Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes, personalities, costumes, and poses. We are seeking artists with both unique artistic vision and strong technical skills who will help bring this project to life.
Key Responsibilities
  • Align with the style and sensibility of the show.
  • Explore and create a variety of character design options that fit into the story/world.
  • Translate references to visually develop a character's personality, mood, and tone.
  • Partner with technical leads to refine and troubleshoot character models, ensuring consistency in fidelity, proportion, and emotional range across all shots.
  • Develop character expressions, turnarounds, and production assets.
  • Present work in a clear and organized manner that demonstrates intent.
  • Work flexibly to troubleshoot and address notes.
  • Adhere to the production schedule and deliver completed assignments on time.
  • Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.
  • Maintain open dialogue with production management about any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time.
  • Provide proactive, upward feedback on pipeline tools and workflow scalability to help refine our emerging production processes.
  • Translate creative notes into technical, actionable items, demonstrating a willingness to experiment and pivot as production requirements evolve.

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of character design experience on series, feature films, shorts, development/production OR a portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of character design for production settings.
  • Excellence in draftsmanship with a working knowledge of anatomy and/or volumetric drawing.
  • Advanced working knowledge of digital drawing tools.
  • Broad knowledge of artistic styles and the latest technology is essential.
  • Knowledge of AI tools, Cursor and other agents, and workflows a plus.
  • Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in character design.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.
  • Experience working within an iterative, agile creative environment where rapid prototyping and feedback loops are part of the daily workflow.
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in AI-assisted creative workflows, specifically in how AI can accelerate character development without replacing the artist's creative vision.

This job may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If so, pay for the position is governed by the currently effective applicable collective bargaining agreement and thus will be no less than $69.71 an hour and up to any better conditions and terms negotiated and obtained as expressly provided therein.
Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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