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Scattermesh

Senior 3D Character Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

... design. The ideal candidate will have experience creating photorealistic human characters of ... Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc. * Experience ...

Absurd Ventures

Art Director

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$185K - $225K/yr

Solid understanding of game development pipelines, including concept art, character design, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and visual effects. * Proven ability to translate creative concepts into ...

Side

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality ... Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design ...

AEG

Graphic Design Intern

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Graphic Design Intern Department: Integrated Marketing and Communications Reports to: Graphic ... Pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or ...

teamLFG

Production Art Director

$208K - $312K/yr

Do you think a lot about how art impacts gameplay, how character design can enable fan cosplays, or how character poses and environments speak to different cultures all around the world? As the ...

Primal Wear

Design Artist Intern

Denver, CO

$17/hr

We are seeking a Design Artist Intern, with a passion for cycling, full of creative ideas, and ... Ability to rebuild raster logos as vector art * Digital illustrative skills a plus * Strong desire ...

Primal Wear

Design Artist Intern

Denver, CO · On-site

$17/hr

We are seeking a Design Artist Intern, with a passion for cycling, full of creative ideas, and ... Ability to rebuild raster logos as vector art * Digital illustrative skills a plus * Strong desire ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for character design art intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Character Design Art Intern job?

A Character Design Art Intern assists professional artists in creating original characters for games, animation, or other media. They help with sketching, refining designs, and maintaining consistency in character styling. Interns may also research references, collaborate with other creative teams, and adapt designs based on feedback. This role provides hands-on experience in the industry while allowing interns to develop their artistic skills and portfolio.

What kind of projects or responsibilities will I typically have as a Character Design Art Intern?

As a Character Design Art Intern, you will assist in brainstorming, sketching, and rendering character concepts under the guidance of senior artists and art directors. Your daily tasks may include creating character turnarounds, expression sheets, and helping to revise designs based on team feedback. You’ll also collaborate closely with other departments such as storyboarding, animation, and development to ensure character designs fit the overall style and narrative of the project. The experience provides valuable insight into the creative process of professional character design and often serves as a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Character Design Art Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Character Design Art Intern, you need strong drawing and illustration skills, a solid understanding of anatomy, character construction, and a portfolio that showcases creative concept work. Experience with digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is often required, and familiarity with additional tools like Blender or Maya can be beneficial. Strong communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential to efficiently conceptualize, iterate, and refine character designs that align with project goals and team visions.

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Senior 3D Character Artist

Scattermesh

Herndon, VA • On-site

$124K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Scattermesh is a fast-paced small company looking to disrupt, transform, and innovate on behalf of our clients. We are inventors, technologists, artisans, problem solvers, and collaborators seeking to redefine the content experience by changing how content is managed and delivered to clients. We have an amazing team and we want to add a few talented revolutionaries who want to make a difference solving hard problems. Create your story and start making an indelible impact today.

 

Job Summary

Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced 3D Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a skilled artist with a strong foundation in anatomy, sculpting, and character design. The ideal candidate will have experience creating photorealistic human characters of various demographic backgrounds, xgen hair/groom, and painting detailed realistic texture maps.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong understanding of anatomy, modeling, sculpting and texturing expertise from scratch or scan data based on concept art.
  • Pass on Your Knowledge - As an expert in your field, help your peers grow by giving advice and critiques of their work.
  • Deliver Results - Conceptualize, present, and execute ideas within a schedule, while leading the way in technical and artistic problem solving.
  • Collaborate - Work with artists, leads, and supervisors to understand day to day production needs and push pipeline solutions.
 

Qualifications and Skills

  • 10+ years’ experience as a 3D artist or relevant portfolio
  • Mastery of artistic fundamentals - scale, composition, perspective, proportion, mass and volume, light and color, and surface properties
  • Expert understanding of human facial anatomy, including eyes, skin and hair
  • Mastery of realistic character creation, including sculpting, texturing, hair grooming, shading and rendering, including likeness
  • Deep understanding of FACS, facial blendshapes, facial performance animation, and wrinkle-map systems in the context of photorealistic human characters
  • Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Substance / Adobe Painter, Zbrush etc.
  • Experience with Metahuman to Maya tools a plus
  • Experience working within an established studio pipeline and file structure
  • Is self-motivated and self-reliant
  • Must have a learning mind-set
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • US citizenship required

Benefits and Perks

Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive Market Leading Pay 
  • 25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
  • 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest

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