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Full Time Character Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Knowledge of Marvelous Designer or similar tools for clothing simulation. * Experience with rigid ... Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is ...

New Orleans, LA Job Type: Full-Time | In House *This is not a remote or hybrid position. It is in ... You will collaborate closely with the animation team, character designers, and director to ensure ...

Ability to paint detailed mascot or character-style designs * Strong attention to detail and ... Complete projects within scheduled timelines Additional Information Employment Type: Full Time Pay ...

Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

... character and strength of a community. As a B-Corp and JUST-certified organization, we are ... This is a full-time position, and candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ...

Graphic Designer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$60K - $85K/yr

... we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive ... The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $85,000. Salary ranges are ...

Graphic Designer

Boston, MA · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

... we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive ... The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $85,000. Salary ranges are ...

Full-time work from the Palo Alto office is also an option. We welcome both full-time employees and ... You are looking for opportunities to help brands define their character * You are a solid visual ...

Full-time work from the Palo Alto office is also an option. We welcome both full-time employees and ... You are looking for opportunities to help brands define their character * You are a solid visual ...

Pride in one's work, integrity in one's character * The ability to be organized and balance ... All positions listed are full time in office roles with no opportunity for hybrid or work from home ...

Job Type Full-time Description NJI is an agency where creativity knows no borders. We navigate the ... Comfort with icon creation and character and scene illustrations makes you a stronger, more ...

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Lead Character Artist

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Character Artist to join our dynamic team. As Lead Character Artist, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the production of high-quality character assets. You will have a direct impact on the visual identity of our games, bringing characters to life with stunning detail and artistic excellence.
Core Responsibilities
  • Lead the character art team in the creation of high-quality character models.
  • Collaborate with the Art Director to define the visual style of characters.
  • Sculpt, model, and texture characters to meet the artistic and technical requirements of the project.
  • Contribute in planning, organization and prioritization of tasks with Production for internal, OS, and co dev partners.
  • Create and maintain character pipeline documentation for training and onboarding
  • Proactively identify risks in character art production timelines and effectively communicate risks to Production and Directors.
  • Mentor and provide feedback to other character artists.
  • Ensure character assets are optimized for performance and memory usage.
  • Work closely with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters are ready for implementation.
  • Stay current with industry trends and techniques in character art.

Core Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in character art within the video game industry.
  • Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
  • Significant experience in Unreal Engine
  • Excellent understanding of anatomy, form, and silhouette.
  • Experience with PBR and hand-painted texturing workflows.
  • Proven track record of creating high-quality character models for AAA titles.
  • Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively across departments.

Plus if...
  • Experience with character rigging and skinning.
  • Knowledge of Marvelous Designer or similar tools for clothing simulation.
  • Experience with rigid body dynamics and cloth simulation in Unreal Engine
  • Previous work in a leadership role on a major game title.

Description
  • Full-time job with benefits.
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeway.

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.