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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design and animation. * Experience with high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, and shading techniques.

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Character Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$141K - $148K/yr

3D Character & Creature Artist - Remote - Revenue Share 3MetaD is looking for a Digital Artist / 3D ... Work on 3D solid modeling, design theory, and game design principles. Communicate effectively ...

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Character Artist

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$141K - $148K/yr

3D Character & Creature Artist - Remote - Revenue Share 3MetaD is looking for a Digital Artist / 3D ... Work on 3D solid modeling, design theory, and game design principles. Communicate effectively ...

3METAD

Character Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$141K - $148K/yr

3D Character & Creature Artist - Remote - Revenue Share 3MetaD is looking for a Digital Artist / 3D ... Work on 3D solid modeling, design theory, and game design principles. Communicate effectively ...

3METAD

Character Artist

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$141K - $148K/yr

3D Character & Creature Artist - Remote - Revenue Share 3MetaD is looking for a Digital Artist / 3D ... Work on 3D solid modeling, design theory, and game design principles. Communicate effectively ...

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Los Angeles preferred (open to remote) To Apply Please send: * Portfolio or relevant work samples * Examples of character, prop, or environment design work * Optional: links to any animation, film ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly remote character design in the United States is $19.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Hourly Remote Character Design involves working for a company or client on an hourly basis, often with a fixed schedule and ongoing projects. Freelance Character Artist typically works independently, charging per project or piece, with flexible hours. Both roles require similar skills in illustration and character creation, but hourly roles often provide more stability and benefits, while freelance work offers greater flexibility. Employers in gaming, animation, and entertainment frequently hire both types, but the work structure and payment models differ significantly.

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3D Character Art Lead

Cheyenne, WY • On-site, Remote

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$153K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Are you driven to create games that engage players in a vibrant community? Would you like to contribute to a visually stunning world where art not only captivates but reinforces the mission of the game? Do you have a passion for how 3D character art enhances gameplay clarity, supporting players in making split-second decisions, and how character design can ignite both fandom and strategic depth? Join us at teamLFG!

As the 3D Character Art Lead at teamLFG, you will guide and help create art with the team from pre-production to production and beyond on our innovative new IP!

Your leadership will shape memorable characters that uphold gameplay fairness and clarity. You'll mentor your team with your extensive experience and keen eye for detail, ensuring every art decision enhances the gameplay space. Your efforts will exhilarate players and elevate the setting and tone for a new standard in PlayStation games.

As a leader for the character art team, you'll demonstrate a balance of artistic expertise with a player-first mindset, stretching beyond your role as you collaborate with a passionate, cross-discipline team dedicated to having a positive impact on players as we bring this new world to life.

We seek candidates who appreciate being part of a cohesive and supportive team with a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead 3D character art and coordinate work with a multidisciplinary team accountable for character-building, including but not limited to narrative and design

Mentor and inspire a talented team of artists through all phases of production

Foster a safe culture for growth, feedback and coaching to encourage strong creative debate

Create strong processes and scalable art workflows that force multiply the team's efforts and define a high art quality bar, internally and externally with partner studios

Inspire and motivate the team with craft and process advisement

Embrace "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator

Develop internal and external style guides and workflows, and manage teams through creation of game assets

Be accountable to the art director visual goals and directions

Required Skills:

Deep understanding of the character art decisions that matter to competitive players in action or fighting games

Proven experience in early AAA game development leadership role(s)

Experience in leading art teams that include but not limited to 3D character art, character customization, NPC

Demonstrated skills and deep understanding of stylized art and style adaptability

Expert knowledge in Maya, Blender or Max, Substance

Expert knowledge in Unreal Engine

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail

Strategic and critical thinking skills with a proactive, investigative mindset

Help created or established character customization in Unreal and scaled content with outsourcing companies

Nice-to-have Skills:

Platformer genre development experience

Experience working on a game with a high angle isometric camera perspective

Experience leading multiple teams on a live game ("game as a service")

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$153,000-$230,000 USD

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