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Character Artist Jobs in New York

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Character Artist Roles in New York

We curate character artist positions from game studios across New York City and the greater New York metro area.

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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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Cinematic Character Artist

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Creature Artist

New York Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

New York's studios produce some of the most story-driven, character-focused games in the industry, creating sustained demand for skilled character artists:

Rockstar Games
Take-Two Interactive
2K Games
Larian Studios NY
Nickelodeon Games
Marvel Games
Playdots
Kongregate
+ More Studios

Character Artist Salary Ranges in New York (2026)

What character artist roles pay at New York game studios.

Junior Character Artist
$58K - $82K
Character Artist
$82K - $112K
Senior Character Artist
$108K - $145K
Lead Character Artist
$135K - $172K

*Salaries listed in USD. New York has both state income tax (up to 10.9%) and New York City income tax (up to 3.876%), among the highest combined tax burdens in the US. New York City's cost of living is very high and comparable to San Francisco. Factor this into total compensation when comparing offers.

What New York Studios Look For in Character Artists

New York character art teams create some of the most recognizable and detailed game characters in the world. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core Character Skills

  • High-poly sculpting with anatomically accurate form
  • Retopology and game-res character creation
  • PBR texturing for skin, fabric, metal, and leather
  • Grooming hair, beard, and fur using Maya XGen or similar
  • Delivering production-ready characters within memory budgets

🎮 Tools and Software

  • ZBrush for high-poly sculpting and detailing
  • Maya for retopology, rigging prep, and UV work
  • Substance Painter for PBR texturing and material layering
  • Marvelous Designer for cloth and costume simulation
  • Unreal Engine for real-time character validation

🌟 What New York Studios Specifically Want

  • Cinematic-quality humans with realistic skin and material detail
  • Rockstar values storytelling through character design and costume
  • Larian values stylized but anatomically believable fantasy characters
  • Experience with AAA character production pipelines
  • Strong collaboration with rigging and animation teams

💡 How to Stand Out in New York's Market

  • Show full character breakdowns: sculpt, textures, and final render
  • Demonstrate realistic human anatomy and believable costume design
  • Include face and hands close-ups, the hardest parts to master
  • Reference the visual style of specific New York studios
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Character Artist Jobs in New York FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in New York?
Yes. New York has a strong character artist job market driven by Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive, whose productions demand some of the highest-fidelity characters in the industry. Larian Studios NY, 2K Games, and Nickelodeon Games also hire character artists. The concentration of major publishers makes New York one of the most valuable US cities for character art careers.
Which studios in New York hire character artists?
Major game studios hiring character artists in New York include Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, 2K Games, Larian Studios NY, and Nickelodeon Games. Rockstar Games employs character artists to create the cinematic, hyperrealistic human characters that define GTA and Red Dead Redemption. Larian Studios NY hires character artists for detailed fantasy RPG productions including Baldur's Gate.
What is the salary for a character artist in New York?
In New York: Junior Character Artists earn $58K-$82K, mid-level $82K-$112K, Senior Character Artists $108K-$145K, and Lead Character Artists $135K-$172K. New York has both state income tax (up to 10.9%) and New York City income tax (up to 3.876%), among the highest combined rates in the US. Cost of living is very high, comparable to San Francisco.
What skills do New York game studios want in a character artist?
New York studios want character artists with strong anatomy and sculpting fundamentals, high-poly to game-res pipeline experience, and expertise in ZBrush and Substance Painter. Rockstar and Take-Two value character artists who can produce cinematic-quality humans with realistic clothing, skin, and material detail. Storytelling through character design is highly valued at every level.
How do I find character artist jobs in New York?
ArtBlast curates character artist jobs daily and flags New York studio 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 New York character artist roles post, before most applicants see them.

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