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10 of the Most Popular Types of Character Designer Jobs in 2026

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To become a character designer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in animation, graphic design, art, or a similar field. Because you work as an illustrator, graphic designer, and animator, you must have extensive knowledge of drawing techniques, perception, and lighting, along with an understanding of human and animal anatomy. Taking classes in zoology and anatomy are beneficial to creating lifelike and believable characters. You also need experience with computer graphics software (such as Maya, Mudbox, and Photoshop) and 2D and 3D modeling programs. Employers may also require a portfolio of your work to demonstrate your skills as a character designer. Additional qualifications include strong creativity and artistic talent, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

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Top Types Of Character Designer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Character Designer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Character Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    A character artist is part of the team that designs animated characters, primarily in the video game industry. As a character artist, you work closely with the art director and the lead character artist. Your job duties are to create 2D illustrations and 3D models based on sketches you receive from the concept artist. As you create each iteration of a character, you present your designs to the rest of the team for feedback, then make tweaks and improvements. Finally, you enhance the 3D computer model with definition, weight, color, shading, and texture. These duties may be divided up between different artists, as 3D and 2D animation require very different skills.

  • Zbrush Character Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    Zbrush Character Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Zbrush Character Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Zbrush Character Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote 2D Character Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    Remote 2D Character Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 2D Character Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote 2D Character Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Zbrush Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    Zbrush Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Zbrush Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Zbrush Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote 3D Character Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    Remote 3D Character Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote 3D Character Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote 3D Character Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Maya Character Rigger

    Salary range: $48,000 - $62,000

    Remote Maya Character Rigger is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Maya Character Rigger jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Maya Character Rigger job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior 3D Cg Artist

    Salary range: $127,000 - $152,000

    Senior 3D Cg Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior 3D Cg Artist jobs pay between $127,000 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior 3D Cg Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Senior 2D Artist

    Salary range: $127,000 - $152,000

    Remote Senior 2D Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Senior 2D Artist jobs pay between $127,000 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Senior 2D Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 2D Character Concept Artist

    Salary range: $121,000 - $127,000

    2D Character Concept Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 2D Character Concept Artist jobs pay between $121,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 2D Character Concept Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Board Game Artist

    Salary range: $79,000 - $170,500

    Remote Board Game Artist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Board Game Artist jobs pay between $79,000 (25th percentile) and $170,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Board Game Artist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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