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Character Animator Jobs

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Types of Character Animator Jobs We Cover

We curate all types of character animator jobs from studios worldwide.

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Gameplay Animator

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Cinematic Animator

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Facial Animator

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Technical Animator

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Motion Capture Animator

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Rigging Artist

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VFX Animator

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Lead Animator

Studios Hiring Character Animator Artists

We pull character animator jobs from hundreds of studios, including:

Riot Games
Epic Games
Naughty Dog
Insomniac Games
Ubisoft
CD Projekt Red
Rockstar
Bungie
EA
Crystal Dynamics
Respawn
Guerrilla Games
Activision
NetEase
+ Hundreds More

Character Animator Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn in this role in the game industry.

See also: full game artist salary guide and portfolio guide.

Junior Character Animator
$55K - $75K
Mid-Level Character Animator
$75K - $100K
Senior Character Animator
$100K - $135K
Lead Animator
$125K - $160K

*US market data. Salaries vary by location, studio size, and specialization.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land a character animator job.

🖥️ Software

  • Maya
  • MotionBuilder
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity

🎯 Technical Skills

  • Keyframe animation
  • Motion capture cleanup
  • Inverse kinematics
  • Weight and follow-through
  • State machine logic

🎬 Animation Principles

  • 12 principles of animation
  • Anticipation and follow-through
  • Secondary motion
  • Body mechanics
  • Facial rigging

💡 Soft Skills

  • Reading animation briefs
  • Interpreting performance direction
  • Iteration on feedback
  • Team collaboration
  • Meeting milestones

Character Animator Jobs FAQ

How do I find character animator jobs?
ArtBlast sends curated character animator jobs daily from top game studios. Subscribe and get 10-60+ opportunities with direct apply links, salary info, and work model details every morning.
What software do character animators need?
Maya is the industry standard for character animation. MotionBuilder handles mocap cleanup. Unreal Engine is increasingly required for game animators who need to implement animations in-engine.
What is the average character animator salary?
In the US, Junior Character Animators earn $55K-$75K, Mid-Level $75K-$100K, Senior $100K-$135K, and Lead Animators $125K-$160K. VFX studio rates and game studio rates can differ.
Are there remote character animator jobs?
Yes, many studios offer remote or hybrid animator positions. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing so you can filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site.
How do I build a character animation portfolio?
Create a reel under 90 seconds. Include body mechanics, a dialogue shot, and a game-style loop animation. Show game-ready animations that loop cleanly. Technical animators should also show state machine setup in Unreal or Unity.
What is the difference between a character animator and a technical animator?
Character Animators create the actual performances — keyframing movement, expression, and weight. Technical Animators bridge animation and engineering: they build rigs, state machines, and animation blueprints that make the animations work in-engine.

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