🕒 July 25
Lead Character Artist at Streamline Media Group, managing art-related project plans and mentoring artists in a full remote setup. Contribute to game development projects with a focus on art direction.
🕒 June 25
3D Creature Artist Intern working on realistic creatures for Epoch Games' indie RPG project. Responsibilities include mesh sculpting and texturing with effective team communication.
🕒 June 17
Principal 3D Character Artist for PUBG Studios creating a new IP in gaming. Leading character art direction and production while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve high quality results.
🗣️🇰🇷 Korean Required
🕒 June 9
Character Designer needed for Escape Velocity to design engaging characters for our game. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring game experiences to life through character creation.
🕒 May 8
Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist for thatgamecompany creating 3D characters in the world of Sky. Collaborating with various teams to design and implement character art.
🕒 April 25
Character Concept Artist creating photoreal character concept art for games. Visualizing characters with accurate anatomy, likeness, and cultural authenticity in a fully remote environment.
🕒 April 1
3D Character Artist Intern specializing in realistic character modeling for games. Collaborating with an online team to develop engaging assets for The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order.
🕒 February 12
Senior Character Artist creating realistic and stylized characters for modern game engines at Keywords Studios. Collaborating with teams to meet AAA quality standards and pipeline requirements.
🕒 January 26
Character Artist for Keywords Studios developing AAA game assets remotely in Malaysia or Indonesia. Join a team working on exciting new projects from a global leader in game art services.
🕒 November 9, 2025
3D Character Artist specializing in character production workflow, collaborating with the Lead Artist at Streamline. Delivering high-quality art output while adhering to project timelines and technical constraints.
The average salary for remote character artists is $107,064 per year. This is based on data from 43 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
🟢 Junior Character Artist (1-2 yrs) | 2 | $75,000 |
🟡 Mid-level Character Artist (2-4 yrs) | 19 | $84,500 |
🟠 Senior Character Artist (5-9 yrs) | 20 | $142,412 |
🔴 Lead Character Artist (10+ yrs) | 2 | $0 |
We analyzed 36 job listings in the last year and found it takes about 39 days for employers to close a job opening.
We reviewed 43 job postings and found the top 10 skills employers are asking for most often are:
You need proficiency in 3D modeling software like Blender, Maya, or ZBrush, strong understanding of anatomy and character design, texture painting skills, and familiarity with rigging and animation. Attention to detail and creativity are also essential.
Typically, a degree in fine arts, animation, graphic design, or a related field is preferred. A strong portfolio showcasing your character art is often more critical than formal education. Experience in game development or animation studios can also be advantageous.
Responsibilities include creating 3D character models, texturing and rigging characters, collaborating with animators and designers, and ensuring characters fit the project’s artistic style. You may also be involved in character concept design and iterative feedback processes.
Benefits include flexible work schedules, the ability to work from any location, reduced daily commute, access to a global job market, and opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams. Working remotely can also enhance work-life balance.
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