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Thatgamecompany

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

$81K - $114K/yr

Create 3D characters and cosmetics in a visual style aligned with the world of Sky * Skinning character and cosmetic assets * Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers

Marriott

Costumed Character Performer

Santa Clara, CA

... in live-show activities. May involve performing basic dance routines and singing. Will perform in ... character costume. Encourage, recruit, register, and schedule guests to participate in various ...

Marriott

Costumed Character Performer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

... in live-show activities. May involve performing basic dance routines and singing. Will perform in ... character costume. Encourage, recruit, register, and schedule guests to participate in various ...

Side

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has ... As a 3D Character Artist , you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring ...

teamLFG

3D Character Art Lead

$153K - $230K/yr

Are you driven to create games that engage players in a vibrant community? Would you like to ... As a leader for the character art team, you'll demonstrate a balance of artistic expertise with a ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the ... AGBO is looking for a Technical Artist, Character to drive the technical quality and pipeline ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in character fx artist in the United States is $120,531.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Character Fx Artist vs Character FX Artist?

AspectLive In Character Fx ArtistCharacter FX Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, experience in FX and character effectsPortfolio, experience in FX and character effects
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, live performances, theme parksFilm, animation, video games
Industry UsageUsed in live-action and immersive experiencesPrimarily in animation and gaming
Search IntentLive action effects, immersive character effectsDigital character effects, animation effects

The Live In Character Fx Artist specializes in creating effects that interact with live actors or environments, often in live-action or immersive settings. In contrast, the Character FX Artist focuses on digital effects for animated characters or CGI in films and games. Both roles require similar skills and experience but differ mainly in their work environment and application.

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Infographic showing various Live In Character Fx Artist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Part Time. Highlights an 82% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,531 per year, or $57.9 per hour.
3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

Thatgamecompany

Remote

$81K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)
thatgamecompany is looking for a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to join our team!
Responsibilities:
  • Create 3D characters and cosmetics in a visual style aligned with the world of Sky
  • Skinning character and cosmetic assets
  • Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers
  • Brainstorm ideas and create rapid 3D prototypes during the concept and design phase
  • Support the rest of the 3D team to create character assets
  • Review and fix bugs of all complexities
  • Contribute to documentation and resource libraries for the art department
  • Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of inclusion and diversity

Must Haves:
  • Online portfolio demonstrating character art skills
  • 3+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist at a game studio
  • Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent
  • Self-motivated, humble, and a team player
  • Open-minded and able to implement feedback from peers and art directors in a timely manner
  • Passion for creating memorable characters for games
  • Understanding of Industry Standard Software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, and Texture Creation/Material Editing (Substance Painter/Unity)
  • Familiarity with Maya rigging/skinning

Nice to Haves:
  • A passionate Gamer
  • A Sky Player
  • Human Anatomy & Animal Anatomy knowledge
  • Understanding of clothing construction and real-world materials
  • Strive to create a gaming experience that brings a positive impact to the gaming world
  • Experience creating a game from the ground up
  • Portfolio demonstrating a variety of art styles

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $81,000 USD to $114,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
We look forward to meeting you!
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