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Human Computer Lab

Character Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$142K - $149K/yr

What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Have a portfolio that shows character design or expressive design work, in 2D or 3D. * Document ...

Catface

Contract 3D Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Create accurate 3D character models, props, and environments that align with video concepts and ... Work closely with thumbnail artists, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed. * Stay ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ...

Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Retargeting character animation using mocap data; * Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity; * Creating ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

... of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The ... The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ...

William Paterson University

$2.1K/wk

... of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an ... Storyboarding & Production Design, Cell Animation I, 3D Character Animation, Advanced Cell ...

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Civil Construction Jr. Estimator

Palmetto, FL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in civil construction ... AutoCAD or Civil 3D * Bid2Win (B2W Estimate) * Trimble Business Center * Microsoft Excel (advanced ...

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Junior 3D Character Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,070 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

$115K - $121K/yr

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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.

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