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Character Artist Jobs in Los Angeles

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Character Artist Roles in Los Angeles

We curate character artist positions from game studios across Los Angeles and Southern California.

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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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Hard Surface Character

Los Angeles Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

LA is the global capital of AAA game development, home to some of the most character-intensive studios in the world:

Naughty Dog
Riot Games
Activision
Blizzard Entertainment
Insomniac Games
Respawn Entertainment
2K Games
Treyarch
Infinity Ward
+ Hundreds More

Character Artist Salary Ranges in Los Angeles (2026)

What character artist roles pay at Los Angeles game studios.

Junior Character Artist
$50K - $70K
Character Artist
$70K - $100K
Senior Character Artist
$95K - $130K
Lead Character Artist
$120K - $165K

*Salaries listed in USD. LA offers some of the highest character art salaries globally, though the cost of living is among the highest in the US. Many studios now offer hybrid or remote options for senior roles.

What LA Studios Look For in Character Artists

Los Angeles AAA studios have high bars 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 simulation
  • Retopology and LOD creation

🎮 Engine and Pipeline

  • Substance Painter for character texturing
  • Maya for rigging-compatible topology
  • Unreal Engine or proprietary engine experience
  • PBR skin and material workflows
  • Collaboration with rigging and animation teams

🌟 What LA Studios Specifically Want

  • AAA shipped title credits
  • Photorealistic character work
  • Full character pipeline from concept to in-engine
  • Creature and non-human character experience
  • Strong visual storytelling through character design

💡 How to Stand Out in LA's Market

  • Portfolio with 3-5 complete, polished characters
  • Breakdown sheets showing your full process
  • US work authorization (visa sponsorship varies by studio)
  • ArtStation presence with strong follower engagement
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Character Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is the largest game art job market in the US. Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, Insomniac Games, Respawn Entertainment, and 2K Games all have significant character art teams based in the LA area. The density of AAA studios makes LA one of the best cities in the world for character artists.
Which studios in Los Angeles hire character artists?
Major game studios hiring character artists in Los Angeles include Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, Insomniac Games, Respawn Entertainment, 2K Games, Treyarch, and Infinity Ward. Santa Monica Studio (God of War) is also based in the greater LA area and regularly hires character artists.
What is the salary for a character artist in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles: Junior Character Artists earn $50K-$70K, mid-level $70K-$100K, Senior Character Artists $95K-$130K, and Lead Character Artists $120K-$165K. LA offers some of the highest character art salaries globally, though the cost of living is among the highest in the US.
What skills do LA game studios look for in character artists?
Los Angeles AAA studios expect polished ZBrush sculpting, realistic anatomy, skin and cloth mastery, Marvelous Designer, clean retopology for animation, and a full pipeline from concept to in-engine. A portfolio showing complete, game-ready characters — not just sculpts — is essential for most LA studios.
How do I find character artist jobs in Los Angeles?
ArtBlast curates character artist jobs daily and flags LA and US 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 LA character artist roles post, before most applicants even see the listing.

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