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Side

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

As a 3D Character Artist , you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring ... game worlds. Preferred Skills * Familiarity with Marvelous Designer for clothing design and ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build Dungeons & Dragons products. In this role, you'll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing ...

Epic Games

Game Designer, Activities

Cary, NC · On-site

$143K/yr

From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic. What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a Senior Game Designer ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Developer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Game Developer to provide in-depth review and quality control of D&D ... As necessary, you'll also work to design and write meaningful portions of D&D products. If you ...

teamLFG

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... game on teamLFG. You will work closely with the entire Design Team designing, crafting, and ... character and timing, and their impact on game readability and balance Proven ability to build ...

teamLFG

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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?

Epic Games

Senior Game Security Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Security Engineer focused on Game Security to ... Design and build new backend services or features that power Fortnite anti-cheat or related ...

NBCUniversal

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

Contribute to the Pipeline and AI/ML teams' design and road mapping process to fine-tune a game ... Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ...

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NBCUniversal

Senior Game Specialist (Houdini)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$130K - $155K/yr

Contribute to the Pipeline and AI/ML teams' design and road mapping process to fine-tune a game ... Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist, ideally within a ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game character design in the United States is $130,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Game Character Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Game Character Designer, you need advanced skills in 2D/3D character design, anatomy, and digital art, usually backed by a degree in art, design, or a related field and a strong professional portfolio. Mastery of industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush, Maya, or Blender is typically required, along with experience in game engines like Unity or Unreal. Creativity, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills for this role. These qualifications ensure the creation of visually compelling, technically sound characters that enhance gameplay and player engagement.

What are some common challenges Senior Game Character Designers face when collaborating with other departments?

Senior Game Character Designers often collaborate closely with animators, 3D modelers, and game developers to bring characters to life. A common challenge is ensuring that creative character concepts are technically feasible within the game's engine and performance constraints. Balancing artistic vision with technical limitations requires strong communication and adaptability. Additionally, aligning character designs with narrative goals and gameplay mechanics can involve frequent revisions and cross-department feedback, making flexibility and teamwork essential skills in this role.

What are Senior Game Character Designers?

Senior Game Character Designers are experienced professionals who create and develop the visual appearance, personality, and backstory of characters for video games. They work closely with art directors, animators, and game developers to ensure characters fit the game's style and narrative. Their responsibilities include concept art, modeling, texturing, and occasionally rigging characters, as well as mentoring junior designers. Senior designers often guide the creative direction for character design and ensure consistency and quality across the project.
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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

Side

Remote

$123K - $130K/yr

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Job description

About Side
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
About This Opportunity
Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.
As a 3D Character Artist, you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring life and personality to our projects. This mid-level generalist role focuses on modeling, texturing, and optimizing character assets across a variety of styles for AAA-quality games on PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR platforms.
How We Keep You Engaged
We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.
Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.
Next Steps
If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.
Key Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality 3D character assets, including organic and hard surface elements, from concept to final game-ready models.
  • Collaborate with art leads, designers, and animators to ensure characters align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements.
  • Develop textures and materials using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are optimized for performance across platforms.
  • Work within established pipelines and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency in asset creation.
  • Ensure proper topology, rigging, and skinning for characters to meet animation and gameplay requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to character development.
  • Actively participate in team critiques, offering and receiving feedback to refine assets.

Requirements
Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
    • Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and other industry-standard tools.
    • 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.
    • Knowledge of proper topology, rigging, and skinning practices.

Artistic Skills:
    • Strong eye for detail, form, and style consistency.
    • Ability to adapt to and create a range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized.

Collaboration Skills:
    • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
    • Ability to incorporate feedback and iterate effectively.

Passion for Gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling characters and contributing to immersive game worlds.
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with Marvelous Designer for clothing design and simulation.
  • Experience with photogrammetry and procedural workflows.
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity for integrating character assets into the game.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

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