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Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and implementing ... character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and implementing ... character design. * Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and ...

Cinnamon

Principal Playable Character Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

We're looking for a senior designer to lead the creation of new playable characters for a stylized ... Partner with engineers, artists, and encounter or systems designers to deliver cohesive character ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

... character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is ... Our Senior Environment Artists are highly talented, creative, and versatile individuals who build ...

SciPlay

Senior Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Position Summary The Senior Technical Artist acts as aresource within the art team, mentoring other ... Animation - 2D character specific * Scripting ability to common art tooling (Photoshop, 3dx Max ...

SciPlay

Senior Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Position Summary The Senior Technical Artist acts as a resource within the art team, mentoring ... Animation - 2D character specific * Scripting ability to common art tooling (Photoshop, 3dx Max ...

Skechers

Sr. AI Video Technical Artist

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

The Senior AI Video Technical Artist is a hands-on production role owning AI shot execution ... Build reusable motion templates, style frameworks, character and identity systems, and structured ...

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Joffrey Ballet

Teaching Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50/hr

... character, hip hop, jazz, Pilates, and West African, as well as adaptive classes for neurodiverse ... Our student body includes individuals from early childhood to senior adults. Teaching Artist ...

Skechers

Sr. AI Video Technical Artist

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

The Senior AI Video Technical Artist is a hands-on production role owning AI shot execution ... Build reusable motion templates, style frameworks, character and identity systems, and structured ...

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Skechers

Sr. AI Video Technical Artist

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$135K - $161K/yr

The Senior AI Video Technical Artist is a hands-on production role owning AI shot execution ... Build reusable motion templates, style frameworks, character and identity systems, and structured ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior character 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.

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To excel as a Senior Character Artist, you need advanced abilities in 3D modeling, digital sculpting, texturing, and anatomical understanding, often backed by a degree in art, design, or a related field. Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop is essential, with experience in game engines like Unreal or Unity being highly valued. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills help you work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior artists. These competencies ensure the creation of high-quality, visually compelling characters that align with project goals and deadlines.

What is a senior character artist?

A Senior Character Artist is responsible for designing and creating high-quality 3D characters for games, films, or other digital media. They work closely with concept artists, animators, and technical teams to bring characters to life while ensuring they meet artistic and technical requirements. This role requires expertise in modeling, sculpting, texturing, and optimization for real-time or pre-rendered environments. Senior Character Artists also mentor junior artists and contribute to the overall artistic vision of a project. Strong knowledge of industry-standard software such as ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter is essential.

What kind of projects and collaboration can a senior character artist expect in a typical studio environment?

As a Senior Character Artist, you'll typically be involved in creating and refining 3D character models for games, films, or visual effects, working closely with concept artists, animators, and technical artists. You can expect to participate in review sessions, provide feedback, and sometimes help set visual standards for character design within your team. Collaboration is key, as you'll often address feedback from art directors and work alongside developers to ensure characters function well in-game or on-screen. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior artists, contribute to creative brainstorming, and have a significant impact on the look and feel of a project.

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Infographic showing various Senior Character Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,531 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Senior Artist

Arrow International, Inc

Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join the Fun at Arrow International!
Arrow International is the world's #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing fast!
We're building a winning culture that's all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you're not just another employee, you're part of a high-performing team that's redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!
If you're looking for a career that's exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Gaming Art Generalist to join our Electronic Gaming team in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and implementing production-ready game assets for casino, slot, social casino, or related gaming products. You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual prototyping through final asset implementation, optimization, and release. This role works closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA to deliver high-quality Electronic Pull Tab games that entertain players while supporting charitable organizations.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Support:
  • Work closely with the Creative Manager to own visual content implementation throughout the entire game development lifecycle, from concept through release.
  • Create high-quality game art assets including symbols, UI elements, logos, characters, backgrounds, animations, and visual effects.
  • Collaborate closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA teams to ensure visual quality and technical performance goals are achieved.
  • Research market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual styles within casino and gaming industries to inform product direction.
  • Develop rapid prototypes, mockups, and visual explorations during pre-production to communicate gameplay concepts and establish artistic direction.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve artistic and technical implementation issues throughout production.
  • Maintain organized project files, documentation, naming conventions, and version control practices to support efficient team workflows.
  • Ensure all assets meet quality, usability, memory, and performance requirements across supported platforms.
  • Participate in art reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help establish and maintain visual standards across products.
  • Mentor and support artists through artistic guidance, technical instruction, and pipeline best practices.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Artistic Contribution:
  • Conceptualize and design visuals for layouts, UI, logos, characters, and other game elements across multiple styles and themes.
  • Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX.
  • Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency.

Requirements
Experience and Education
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game art development, preferably within casino gaming, social casino, slot gaming, or related industries.
  • Professional experience developing casino gaming, slot machine, social casino, or charitable gaming products.
  • Experience with Unity or comparable game engines.
  • Experience with Spine, 3D software packages (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D), or motion graphics tools.
  • Demonstrated experience shipping multiple game titles from concept through release.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Strong understanding of game asset creation pipelines, optimization techniques, and real-time implementation constraints.
  • Experience integrating assets into game engines, proprietary tools, or similar production environments.
  • Solid understanding of animation principles and experience creating or implementing 2D and/or 3D animations.
  • Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and character design.
  • Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and development tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Experience:
  • Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.
  • Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of Spine is considered a plus
  • Experience with 3D Software (Maya, Blender, etc.).

We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation and gaming, we would love to hear from you!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is low.
  • May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing,
veteran status, or physical or mental disability-except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.
Arrow International does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an approved vendor agreement will become the property of Arrow International, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.
To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.

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