Character Artist Jobs in New York
Find character artist jobs in New York from the world’s top game studios. Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, 2K Games, Larian Studios, and more New York studios hire character artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Character Artist Roles in New York
We curate character artist positions from game studios across New York City and the greater New York metro area.
Junior Character Artist
Character Artist
Senior Character Artist
Lead Character Artist
Character Sculptor
Cloth and Costume Artist
Cinematic Character Artist
Creature Artist
New York Game Studios Hiring Character Artists
New York’s studios produce some of the most story-driven, character-focused games in the industry, creating sustained demand for skilled character artists:
New York Character Roles Fill Fast
Character artist roles at Rockstar and Take-Two are among the most sought-after positions in the game industry. These studios produce the most cinematically detailed characters in AAA gaming. ArtBlast sends New York character roles the moment they post.
Character Artist Salary Ranges in New York (2026)
What character artist roles pay at New York game studios.
*Salaries listed in USD. New York has both state income tax (up to 10.9%) and New York City income tax (up to 3.876%), among the highest combined tax burdens in the US. New York City’s cost of living is very high and comparable to San Francisco. Factor this into total compensation when comparing offers.
What New York Studios Look For in Character Artists
New York character art teams create some of the most recognizable and detailed game characters in the world. Here is what gets you hired.
🎨 Core Character Skills
- High-poly sculpting with anatomically accurate form
- Retopology and game-res character creation
- PBR texturing for skin, fabric, metal, and leather
- Grooming hair, beard, and fur using Maya XGen or similar
- Delivering production-ready characters within memory budgets
🎮 Tools and Software
- ZBrush for high-poly sculpting and detailing
- Maya for retopology, rigging prep, and UV work
- Substance Painter for PBR texturing and material layering
- Marvelous Designer for cloth and costume simulation
- Unreal Engine for real-time character validation
🌟 What New York Studios Specifically Want
- Cinematic-quality humans with realistic skin and material detail
- Rockstar values storytelling through character design and costume
- Larian values stylized but anatomically believable fantasy characters
- Experience with AAA character production pipelines
- Strong collaboration with rigging and animation teams
💡 How to Stand Out in New York’s Market
- Show full character breakdowns: sculpt, textures, and final render
- Demonstrate realistic human anatomy and believable costume design
- Include face and hands close-ups, the hardest parts to master
- Reference the visual style of specific New York studios
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
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