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Vuly Play

CGI Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

Turn concepts into images people believe are real Vuly designs and manufactures outdoor play ... CGI Concept Artist or Design Director, and anything brand-facing or a major shift in visual ...

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Character Designer- Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$69.71/hr

The Character Designer will help establish the look, tone, appeal, and design of characters that ... We are seeking artists with both unique artistic vision and strong technical skills who will help ...

Netflix

Character Designer- Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$69.71/hr

The Character Designer will help establish the look, tone, appeal, and design of characters that ... We are seeking artists with both unique artistic vision and strong technical skills who will help ...

Catface

Associate Concept Artist - Merch

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Our Merchandise team exists to take those moments, a character, a running joke, a friendship, an ... We're looking for an Associate Merchandise Concept Designer to join that team in Austin, TX. This ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist -- the creative brain ... Provide complete production direction to photographers and designers: lighting, camera angles ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... Provide complete production direction to photographers and designers: lighting, camera angles ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... Provide complete production direction to photographers and designers: lighting, camera angles ...

Socket.dev

Character Designer- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$69.71/hr

The Character Designer will help establish the look, tone, appeal, and design of characters that ... We are seeking artists with both unique artistic vision and strong technical skills who will help ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

You'll work on everything from early concept sketches and mood boards to the motion, gesture, and ... Have designed characters or mascots that had to work within real hardware or physical constraints ...

Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

You'll work on everything from early concept sketches and mood boards to the motion, gesture, and ... Have designed characters or mascots that had to work within real hardware or physical constraints ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for character designer 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 does a character designer concept artist do?

A Character Designer Concept Artist is responsible for creating the visual appearance and personality of characters for animation, video games, films, or other media. They develop original concepts and sketches based on the story and creative direction, refining them into detailed designs that guide 3D modelers, animators, and other artists. Their work helps establish the look and feel of a project, ensuring consistency and appeal in character design throughout the production process.

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

To thrive as a Character Designer Concept Artist, you need strong drawing fundamentals, a solid grasp of anatomy and color theory, and a portfolio showcasing creative character designs. Proficiency with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and drawing tablets is typically required, along with familiarity with industry-standard pipelines. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you interpret briefs and collaborate effectively with art directors and production teams. These skills ensure your concepts are visually compelling, meet project goals, and can be seamlessly integrated into larger creative projects.

How does a character designer concept artist typically collaborate with other team members during a project's development?

Character Designer Concept Artists work closely with art directors, animators, writers, and game designers to ensure characters fit the project's vision and narrative. They participate in regular feedback sessions, present drafts, and iterate on designs based on constructive input from various departments. This role often requires excellent communication skills and flexibility, as character concepts may evolve alongside story and gameplay changes. Collaboration helps ensure that the final characters are not only visually compelling but also function well within the broader creative and technical constraints of the project.

What is the difference between Character Designer Concept Artist vs Character Modeler?

AspectCharacter Designer Concept ArtistCharacter Modeler
Primary FocusCreating character concepts, designs, and visual stylesBuilding 3D models based on designs
SkillsDrawing, illustration, concept development3D modeling, texturing, rigging
Work EnvironmentConcept art studios, game/animation companies3D modeling departments, game/animation studios
ToolsPhotoshop, illustration softwareBlender, Maya, ZBrush

The main difference is that Character Designer Concept Artists focus on creating visual concepts and character designs, while Character Modelers turn those designs into detailed 3D models. Both roles are essential in the character creation pipeline, often working closely together in game and animation industries.

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CGI Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Vuly Play
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$136K - $157K/yr

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Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create photorealistic CGI imagery, animations, and visual effects for new Vuly design projects from concept through to launch.

  • Support product development by visualising early-stage ideas, including materials, textures, lighting, and realistic environments.

  • Work closely with Industrial Designers and Product Engineers to prepare CAD data for CGI workflows, including modeling, lighting, and building materials.

Job description

Turn concepts into images people believe are real

Vuly designs and manufactures outdoor play equipment sold around the world. Long before a product exists in metal, rope and plastic, it exists as a render — the one Industrial Design uses to sell a concept, the one Engineering checks before committing to tooling, and the one a customer sees on their screen before they ever touch the real thing. We're looking for the artists who collaborate with the team to build, update and own that image.

You'll take support the early-stage concepts and engineering CAD data and turn them into imagery so accurate that nobody questions whether it's a photograph. You'll work within a defined CGI pipeline that makes that possible at speed, across multiple concurrent projects, without the quality slipping.

This role will require artists who understand the importance of authentic visualisation and are happy to advocate for the visual representation of products we make both at the early design stage and at the consumer level end stage.


What you'll actually do

  • Travel the Globe. ~3 months+ a year travel to Hong Kong & China (Shenzhen) to collaborate with key R&D divisions working on rapid concepting & prototyping.
  • Make it look real. Create photorealistic CGI imagery, animations and visual effects for new Vuly design projects, from concept through to launch.
  • Visualise before it exists. Support product development by visualising early-stage ideas — materials, textures, lighting and realistic environments.
  • Prep CAD for CGI. Work closely with Industrial Designers and Product Engineers to prep CAD data for CGI workflows, then light and build materials around it.
  • Model what CAD can't sell. Model and sculpt, and support Industrial Designers across both hardsurface and non-traditional surface modelling.
  • Work inside the pipeline. Use the established CGI pipeline, asset management and scene optimisation to keep output consistent and efficient across projects.
  • Follow the playbook, then flag what's next. Implement pre-defined procedures for visual presentation in line with team workflows, and turn engineering/CAD data into visually accurate representations.


What we're looking for

Essential

  • 3+ years' professional experience in CGI, 3D visualisation or a related creative field — product, architectural or industrial CGI preferred
  • Mastery of Blender, Plasticity, diffusion models and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong modelling, lighting, shading and rendering skills for photorealistic scenes
  • Expertise in hard surface modelling, sculpting and animation
  • A strong portfolio spanning consumer products and industrial/interior design, including textiles, CMF and cloth
  • Experience turning engineering/CAD data into visually accurate representations
  • Open to regular and consistent travel to key R&D teams in the Asia region


Desirable

  • Background in design (UI, UX or Industrial Design)
  • A passion for interactive game design and a fresh eye for visual presentation


How you'll work

You'll work inside an established CGI pipeline rather than setting it, iterating fast alongside Industrial Design and Engineering. New tools, plug-ins or pipeline changes that affect the wider team need sign-off from the Senior CGI Concept Artist or Design Director, and anything brand-facing or a major shift in visual direction gets escalated rather than shipped solo.


What we offer

  • Hands-on CGI work on products before they exist in the real world
  • A global business with design and manufacturing teams across Australia, Kuala Lumpur and Asia


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Please apply with your CV and portfolio. We're most interested in seeing how you think through a visual problem - the reference you chose, the lighting decision that made it click, the render that changed someone's mind - alongside the finished image.

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