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Epoch Games

3D Creature Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Creating realistic Creature meshes and textures * Creating Fur sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha Planes * Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game sculpting required * Previous experience ...

ZeniMax Media

Creature Animator (Outsourcing)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

... artists, programmers, designers, and producers. This role is primarily focused on working with ... As Creature Animator (Outsourcing) , you will... * Apply animation principles to evaluate, refine ...

Fanatics Collectibles

Concept Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $166K/yr

This is a role for an artist who wants to help invent worlds - to establish the look, tone, and ... Strength in one or more areas such as character design, creature design, or environment design ...

Flying Bark Productions

Asset Supervisor

Denver, NC · Hybrid

... artists, ensuring that their work is consistent and meets the show's creative vision. * Collaborate with the Rigging Supervisor to ensure that character and creature models are optimized for ...

AGBO

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques

AGBO

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $186K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques

AGBO Films LLC

Pipeline Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... Animation, rigging, cloth, and creature techniques * Shading, lighting, and rendering techniques

Epoch Games

Lead Animator

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

In this volunteer position you will be working closely with 3D Character Artists and our Riggers to ... Creation of 3D quadruped and aerial creature Skeletons & Rigs * Skinning (weighting) 3D quadrupeds ...

Studio Wildcard

Level Designer

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

$123K/yr

You'll collaborate closely with environment artists, gameplay programmers, and world builders to ... Understanding of AI navigation and creature encounter design * Experience with procedural world ...

Studio Wildcard

Level Designer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

You'll collaborate closely with environment artists, gameplay programmers, and world builders to ... Understanding of AI navigation and creature encounter design * Experience with procedural world ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for creature artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Creature Artist, you should have strong artistic skills in anatomy, sculpting, and conceptual design, often supported by a degree in art, animation, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as ZBrush, Maya, Photoshop, and sometimes Unreal Engine or Substance Painter is essential. Creativity, strong teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for collaborating with directors, animators, and other artists. These abilities ensure the creation of compelling, believable creatures that fit the visual style and storytelling needs of a project.

What is a Creature Artist job?

A Creature Artist is a digital or traditional artist who specializes in designing and creating creatures for film, television, video games, and other media. They use a mix of artistic skills, anatomy knowledge, and storytelling to develop unique and believable creatures. These artists often work with concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, and sometimes animation to bring their creations to life. They collaborate with art directors, animators, and game developers to ensure their designs fit within the project's artistic vision and technical constraints.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Creature Artist?

As a Creature Artist, your daily tasks often include designing and sculpting creature models, creating detailed textures and materials, and collaborating closely with concept artists, animators, and VFX teams to ensure visual consistency. You may also be responsible for adapting designs based on feedback, optimizing assets for performance, and occasionally providing input on the animation and rigging process to support believable movement. The work environment is usually highly collaborative, requiring regular communication and iteration. Creature Artists commonly juggle multiple projects or characters simultaneously, making strong organizational skills important. This dynamic workflow helps bring unique and memorable creatures to life across films, games, and other media.

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3D Creature Artist

3D Creature Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address above is the address related to Epoch Games' Incorporation, but is not related to the place of work. We are a fully-online team with no central headquarters at this time. Communication is mostly done via Slack (an instant messaging application) and Trello (an online project collaboration tool).

Job Description

In this volunteer position we are looking for someone who specializes in creating 3D realistic Creatures (yet with fantastical and heraldic touches/details), which includes Mesh Sculpting, Texturing and Fur/Hair Card experience, for "The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order" (LoA:SO). These Creatures would be seem alongside realistic Human characters. Rigging and Skinning Experience with 3D Creatures is not required, but is certainly helpful.
Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.
If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.
Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Creating realistic Creature meshes and textures
  • Creating Fur sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha Planes
  • Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game sculpting required
  • Previous experience working with low-poly/game-ready assets required
  • Full Texturing ability (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).
  • Able to work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs.
  • Able to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback.
  • Communication and Team-collaboration skills.
  • A passion for modeling and a dedication to creating AAA quality games.
Additional Information

Required Software:

  • Unreal Engine 4 (https://www.unrealengine.com/register)
  • 3D Modeling Software, be it 3DS Max, Maya, Blender or similar. Must have valid license for said software.
  • Adobe Photoshop,  GIMP, Substance Painter, Marmoset, 3D Coat, or similar for creating high-quality 2D Textures.

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