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Character Artist Jobs in London

Find character artist jobs in London from the UK’s top game studios. Rocksteady, Creative Assembly, Sega Europe, Splash Damage, and dozens more London studios hire character artists across all levels. Updated daily.

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Character Artist Roles in London

We curate character artist positions from game studios across London and the greater UK.

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Junior Character Artist

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Character Artist

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Senior Character Artist

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Lead Character Artist

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Character Sculptor

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Cloth and Costume Artist

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Creature Artist

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NPC Artist

London Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

London is Europe’s largest game industry city, home to studios known for character-driven AAA titles:

Rocksteady Studios
Creative Assembly
Sega Europe
Splash Damage
Deep Silver Dambuster
Square Enix Europe
Bossa Studios
Jagex
Playground Games
+ More Studios

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London character artist roles draw applicants from across the UK and Europe. Applying in the first 24-48 hours puts you ahead of most candidates. ArtBlast sends London and UK roles the moment they post.

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Character Artist Salary Ranges in London (2026)

What character artist roles pay at London game studios.

Junior Character Artist
£32K – £45K
Character Artist
£45K – £60K
Senior Character Artist
£58K – £80K
Lead Character Artist
£78K – £105K

*Salaries listed in GBP. London character art salaries are competitive within Europe. Many London studios now offer hybrid working arrangements, reducing the impact of London’s high cost of living.

What London Studios Look For in Character Artists

London game studios have strong standards for character art — here is what gets you hired.

🧑‍🎨 Core Character Skills

  • ZBrush high-poly sculpting
  • Realistic anatomy and proportions
  • Skin, hair, and fabric detailing
  • Marvelous Designer for cloth
  • Retopology and LOD creation

🎮 Engine and Pipeline

  • Substance Painter for character texturing
  • Maya for animation-ready topology
  • Unreal Engine 5 experience
  • PBR skin and material workflows
  • Collaboration with rigging teams

🌟 What London Studios Specifically Want

  • AAA or mid-size studio experience
  • Strong storytelling through character design
  • Experience with diverse character ranges
  • Clean portfolio with process breakdowns
  • Positive collaboration across disciplines

💡 How to Stand Out in London’s Market

  • Portfolio with 3-5 polished, complete characters
  • ArtStation presence with strong presentation
  • UK work authorization or Skilled Worker visa eligibility
  • Cover letter referencing the studio’s games
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Character Artist Jobs in London FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in London?
Yes. London is one of Europe’s largest game art job markets. Rocksteady Studios, Creative Assembly, Sega Europe, Splash Damage, Deep Silver Dambuster, and Square Enix Europe all hire character artists regularly. The UK Video Games Tax Relief supports consistent studio investment and year-round hiring.
Which studios in London hire character artists?
Major game studios hiring character artists in London include Rocksteady Studios, Creative Assembly, Sega Europe, Splash Damage, Deep Silver Dambuster, Square Enix Europe, Bossa Studios, and Jagex. The broader London commuter belt also includes studios in Guildford, Leamington Spa, and Cambridge with active character art hiring.
What is the salary for a character artist in London?
In London: Junior Character Artists earn £32K-£45K, mid-level £45K-£60K, Senior Character Artists £58K-£80K, and Lead Character Artists £78K-£105K. Salaries are in GBP and are competitive within Europe. Many London studios now offer hybrid working, which reduces the financial pressure of London’s cost of living.
Do London game studios hire international character artists?
Yes, though post-Brexit, non-UK applicants need a Skilled Worker visa. The UK’s Skilled Worker visa covers character artist and other creative digital roles. Many London studios are licensed sponsors and regularly hire internationally. EU citizens no longer have automatic right to work in the UK and must apply through the same route as other nationalities.
How do I find character artist jobs in London?
ArtBlast curates character artist jobs daily and flags UK and European roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new London character artist roles post, before most applicants see them.

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