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Character Artist Jobs in Dallas

Find character artist jobs in Dallas from Texas game studios. Gearbox Software, Certain Affinity, and ID Software hire character artists across all seniority levels. Texas has no state income tax. Updated daily.

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Character Artist Roles in Dallas

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Junior Character Artist

Entry-level character modeling and rigging for games.

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Senior Character Artist

High-fidelity hero and enemy characters for AAA studios.

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Character TD

Technical character development and pipeline tools.

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Lead Character Artist

Team leadership and cross-department collaboration.

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Principal Character Artist

Art direction and quality bar for entire franchises.

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Outsource Character Artist

Contract and vendor character production.

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Stylized Character Artist

Cartoon and stylized aesthetics for mobile and indie.

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Creature Artist

Non-human characters, monsters, and fantasy creatures.

Dallas Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

Gearbox Software

Certain Affinity

ID Software

Retro Studios

Zoic Studios

Keywords Studios Dallas

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Character Artist Salary Ranges in Dallas (2026)

Junior Character Artist$48K-$65K

Mid-Level Character Artist$65K-$85K

Senior Character Artist$85K-$115K

Lead Character Artist$110K-$145K

USD. Texas has no state income tax.

What Dallas Studios Look For in Character Artists

🖥️ Software

ZBrush
Maya / Blender
Substance Painter
Marvelous Designer
Marmoset Toolbag

🎨 Art Skills

High-poly sculpting
Low-poly optimization
PBR texturing
Topology for animation
LOD creation

🔗 Pipeline

Rigging fundamentals
UE5 or Unity integration
Git / version control
Studio naming conventions

💼 Soft Skills

Portfolio presentation
Art direction feedback
Cross-team communication
Meeting milestones

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Character Artist Jobs in Dallas FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in Dallas?

Yes. Dallas has a strong game development scene anchored by Gearbox Software and Certain Affinity. ID Software and Retro Studios also operate in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Texas’s lack of state income tax makes Dallas attractive for game art professionals.

Which Dallas studios hire character artists?

Studios hiring character artists in Dallas include Gearbox Software (Borderlands franchise), Certain Affinity (Halo), and ID Software. Outsource studios including Keywords Studios and Zoic Studios also hire character artists for contract and full-time roles.

What is the salary for a character artist in Dallas?

In Dallas: Junior Character Artists earn $48K-$65K, mid-level $65K-$85K, Senior Character Artists $85K-$115K, and Lead Character Artists $110K-$145K. Salaries are in USD. Texas has no state income tax, which increases take-home pay versus California or New York roles at the same salary.

Do Dallas game studios hire international character artists?

Yes. International candidates need an H-1B or O-1 visa to work in the US. Gearbox Software and other Dallas studios sponsor work visas for experienced character artists. The O-1B is particularly relevant for artists with an extraordinary portfolio.

How do I find character artist jobs in Dallas?

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