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Character Artist Jobs in Denver

Find character artist jobs in Denver from Colorado game studios. Cloud Chamber, High Moon Studios, and Bonfire Studios hire character artists across all levels. Colorado flat 4.4% income tax. Updated daily.

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Character Artist Roles in Denver

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Junior Character Artist

Entry-level character modeling and rigging for games.

⚔️

Senior Character Artist

High-fidelity hero and enemy characters for AAA studios.

🦴

Character TD

Technical character development and pipeline tools.

🎭

Lead Character Artist

Team leadership and cross-department collaboration.

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Principal Character Artist

Art direction and quality bar for entire franchises.

🔧

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.

Denver Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

High Moon Studios

Cloud Chamber

Bonfire Studios

Keywords Studios Denver

Digital Extremes (CO)

Insomniac (remote)

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Character Artist Salary Ranges in Denver (2026)

Junior Character Artist$46K-$63K

Mid-Level Character Artist$63K-$82K

Senior Character Artist$82K-$110K

Lead Character Artist$105K-$142K

USD. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.

What Denver 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

Character Artist Jobs in Denver FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in Denver?

Yes. Denver has a growing game development scene supported by Colorado's quality-of-life reputation. Cloud Chamber (BioShock), High Moon Studios, and Bonfire Studios hire character artists in the Denver area. Colorado's lower cost of living versus LA or San Francisco makes it increasingly attractive for game art talent.

Which Denver studios hire character artists?

Studios hiring character artists in Denver include Cloud Chamber (BioShock), High Moon Studios, Keywords Studios Denver, and Bonfire Studios. The broader Colorado game development scene in Boulder and Colorado Springs also hires character artists.

What is the salary for a character artist in Denver?

In Denver: Junior Character Artists earn $46K-$63K, mid-level $63K-$82K, Senior Character Artists $82K-$110K, and Lead Character Artists $105K-$142K. Colorado has a flat 4.4% income tax. Denver's cost of living is moderate compared to coastal tech hubs.

Do Denver game studios hire international character artists?

Yes. Denver studios sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for experienced character artists. Colorado's growing tech scene means studios are increasingly comfortable with international hiring and visa sponsorship.

How do I find character artist jobs in Denver?

ArtBlast curates character artist jobs daily and flags US roles. Applying within 24-48 hours gives you the best chance. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Denver character artist roles post.

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