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Catface

Associate Concept Artist - Merch

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our websites: Aphmau Store Catface Website About the Job Millions of people watch Aphmau's stories every week. They know these characters better than ...

Catface

Associate Concept Artist - Merch

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our websites: Aphmau Store Catface Website About the Job Millions of people watch Aphmau's stories every week. They know these characters better than ...

Catface

Associate Concept Artist - Merch

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our websites: Aphmau Store Catface Website About the Job Millions of people watch Aphmau's stories every week. They know these characters better than ...

ALLEY THEATRE

Overhire Costume Technician

Houston, TX

$18/hr

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in ... fantasy, animals, etc.). * Complete special projects as assigned by the Costume Director. * Attend ...

ALLEY THEATRE

Overhire Costume Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in ... fantasy, animals, etc.). * Complete special projects as assigned by the Costume Director. * Attend ...

Catface

Creative Producer

Austin, TX · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Visit our YouTube Channels Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our Websites Aphmau ... Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of Artists, Set Designers, Cinematographers, Production ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for fantasy artist in the United States is $30.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fantasy artist?

A Fantasy Artist is a creative professional who specializes in designing imaginative and otherworldly visuals, often for books, games, films, or digital media. They use traditional and digital techniques to create characters, environments, and creatures that align with fantasy themes. Their work involves collaborating with authors, game developers, and directors to bring fictional worlds to life. Many Fantasy Artists work as freelancers, while others are employed by gaming studios, book publishers, or film production companies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a fantasy artist?

To thrive as a Fantasy Artist, you need strong drawing and painting skills, a vivid imagination, and a proven portfolio showcasing your ability to create compelling fantasy imagery. Mastery of digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, or Procreate is typically required—while formal art education or specialized workshops can be beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with writers, art directors, and clients. These competencies are essential for producing high-quality artwork that captivates audiences and meets project specifications on time.

What are common challenges faced by fantasy artists in their daily work?

Fantasy Artists often navigate tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of creativity and detail in their artwork. They may face challenges in interpreting broad or abstract creative briefs and translating imaginative concepts into visually coherent images that align with a project’s vision. Additionally, balancing client feedback with personal artistic style can require flexibility and strong communication skills. Despite these challenges, many Fantasy Artists find the work rewarding as it allows for significant creative expression and the opportunity to collaborate with other creative professionals in gaming, publishing, or entertainment industries.

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Reallusion Character Creator 3D Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

$104K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. The Co-Founders of Epoch Games were originally part of a Modding Team 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:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
See our Benefits page for more information about what we can (and can't) offer Team Members at this time:
https://epochgames.co.uk/wordpress/benefits
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.
Job Description
In this volunteer position we are looking for someone who is skilled with using Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3) for creating realistic 3D Character Body, Face and Hair Meshes and within the software. We would also expect you to be able to create your own 2D Textures as well as be able to import/export your CC3 Creations to Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4.
If necessary, we can provide Reallusion Packs or whatever else you'll need for the Job, as long as you have Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3) in any form.
These 3D Characters would be used in our game "The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order" (LoA:SO). If necessary, you can be provided with provided the necessary software for the work you'll be required.
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 Skill Requirements:
  • Creating realistic Human Character Meshes and Textures using Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3)
  • Creating Human Hair sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha Planes using Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3)
  • Full Texturing ability (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc) using Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3)
  • 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.

Required Software:
  • Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4: https://www.unrealengine.com/register
  • Reallusion's Character Creator 3 (CC3): https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/
  • Adobe Photoshop, GIMP or similar for creating high-quality 2D Textures.

Minimum Hardware Requirements:
  • The ability to run Unreal Engine 4
  • The ability to run Character Creator 3 (CC3)
  • The disk space and Internet speeds to download (Git Pull) at least 40 GB of game files

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