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Character Artist Jobs in Raleigh

Find character artist jobs in Raleigh and the Research Triangle from the world's top game studios. Epic Games in Cary NC, Red Storm Entertainment, and Funcom all hire character artists in this region. North Carolina's flat tax and low cost of living make salaries go further. Updated daily.

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Character Artist Roles in Raleigh

We curate character artist positions from game studios across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and the greater Research Triangle region.

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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 Rigger

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Cloth and Costume Artist

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Creature Artist

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Character Art Director

Raleigh Game Studios Hiring Character Artists

The Research Triangle hosts some of the industry's most character-intensive productions, including Epic's flagship titles and Ubisoft's Tom Clancy series:

Epic Games (Cary, NC)
Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft)
Funcom
Remedy Entertainment North America
HB Studios
Playdemic
+ More Studios

Character Artist Salary Ranges in Raleigh (2026)

What character artist roles pay at Raleigh-Durham game studios.

Junior Character Artist
$50K - $72K
Character Artist
$72K - $100K
Senior Character Artist
$95K - $130K
Lead Character Artist
$120K - $158K

*Salaries listed in USD. North Carolina has a flat 4.75% state income tax, one of the most straightforward tax structures in the US. Raleigh-Durham is one of the most affordable major tech hubs in the US, with significantly lower housing costs than LA, SF, or New York, giving these salaries strong real-terms purchasing power.

What Raleigh Studios Look For in Character Artists

Epic Games leads the Raleigh character art market with MetaHuman systems and AAA character pipelines. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core Character Skills

  • High-poly sculpting of human and creature anatomy in ZBrush
  • Retopology and clean edge flow for animation-ready meshes
  • PBR skin, cloth, and material texturing in Substance Painter
  • Hair and groom system fundamentals
  • Understanding of rigging requirements to inform mesh topology

🎮 Tools and Software

  • ZBrush for high-poly character sculpting
  • Maya for retopology, UV layout, and rigging prep
  • Substance Painter for PBR texturing
  • Unreal Engine (critical for Epic Games roles)
  • Marvelous Designer for clothing and fabric simulation

🌟 What Raleigh Studios Specifically Want

  • Epic Games values MetaHuman pipeline familiarity
  • Unreal Engine character import and material setup knowledge
  • Red Storm wants realistic military operator and tactical character work
  • Shipped AAA character credits at real-time fidelity standards
  • H-1B sponsorship available at major studios including Epic

💡 How to Stand Out in Raleigh's Market

  • Include Unreal Engine character renders alongside offline renders
  • Show full pipeline from sculpt to final real-time asset
  • Demonstrate anatomy knowledge with clear surface details
  • Include a range of character types: human, creature, stylized
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Character Artist Jobs in Raleigh FAQ

Are there character artist jobs in Raleigh?
Yes. The Research Triangle, anchored by Epic Games in Cary NC, is a significant character artist hiring market. Epic Games employs character artists across Fortnite, Unreal Engine showcase projects, and multiple original IP. Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft) and Funcom also hire character artists for their ongoing productions in the Raleigh area.
Which studios in Raleigh hire character artists?
Game studios hiring character artists in the Raleigh area include Epic Games (Cary, NC), Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft), Funcom, Remedy Entertainment North America, HB Studios, and Playdemic. Epic Games hires character artists at all seniority levels for its flagship titles and Unreal Engine MetaHuman and character systems work, making it the dominant employer in the region.
What is the salary for a character artist in Raleigh?
In Raleigh: Junior Character Artists earn $50K-$72K, mid-level $72K-$100K, Senior Character Artists $95K-$130K, and Lead Character Artists $120K-$158K. North Carolina has a flat 4.75% state income tax. Raleigh-Durham's significantly lower cost of living compared to LA, SF, or New York means these salaries deliver strong real purchasing power.
What skills do Raleigh studios want in a character artist?
Raleigh studios led by Epic Games require strong ZBrush sculpting, realistic human anatomy knowledge, and experience with hair and cloth simulation systems. Epic's MetaHuman pipeline knowledge is a major differentiator for candidates. Red Storm Entertainment values realistic character work consistent with Tom Clancy franchise military and operator aesthetics. Experience with Unreal Engine's character pipeline is essential for most roles.
How do I find character artist jobs in Raleigh?
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