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Temporary Animation Character Design Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...

Illustration courses are affiliated with the Storyboarding and Character Design concentration within DePaul's nationally ranked Animation Program in the School of Cinematic Arts. Our full-time ...

Experience with basic character animation or rigging. * Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D tools. * Knowledge of sound design and motion for paid social formats. * Experience working ...

Art Lead

Chicago, IL

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Art Lead

Chicago, IL

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Temporary Animation Character Design information

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How much do temporary animation character design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary animation character design in Chicago, IL is $124,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,600.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Animation Character Design vs Character Modeler?

AspectTemporary Animation Character DesignCharacter Modeler
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant animation or design experiencePortfolio, 3D modeling skills, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, film, TV, gaming projects3D modeling studios, game development, VFX companies
Industry UsageUsed for creating animated characters for short-term projectsUsed for developing detailed 3D character models for production

Temporary Animation Character Design focuses on creating animated characters for specific projects, often involving quick turnaround and conceptual work. Character Modelers specialize in building detailed 3D models used in animation, gaming, or VFX. While both roles require artistic skills and industry experience, they serve different stages of the character creation process and are often employed together in production pipelines.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animation Character Design jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Animation Character Design jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Adjunct Faculty in Illustration

DePaul University

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

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Description
DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.
The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs incluuding Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop campus and at DePaul Cinespace Studios. Find out more about SCA at https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.
Application Instructions
DePaul's Animation Program offers Illustration courses that include making comics, history of comics, concept art, storyboarding, practical perspective, technical rendering, observational drawing, and color theory. Our comics facilities include a Risograph EZ590. Illustration courses are affiliated with the Storyboarding and Character Design concentration within DePaul's nationally ranked Animation Program in the School of Cinematic Arts. Our full-time faculty includes cartoonists Amy Lockhart, Jacob Ciocci, and Scott Roberts. To learn more about DePaul Animation check out our Animation Zine https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/AnimationZine
Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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