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Real-Time Character Artist - Apple Vision Pro

Apple
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, California, United States
Creates 3D characters, creatures, and animals that meet the project’s requirements, including deformation-specific topology, optimizations, and look development. Design characters by combining technical expertise, artistic ability, and a deep understanding of anatomy and character motion. Take ideas from concept to final delivery by collaborating effectively cross-functionally to realize character goals. Understand and perform hair/fur grooming techniques and create wardrobe and accessories that complement the character design.


  • 2+ AAA titles shipped with credited contributions as a Senior Character Artist.
  • 10+ years experience working in professional production.
  • Portfolio must showcase the following, including breakdowns of the candidates contributions to AAA titles:
  • High-quality modeling, sculpting, texturing, shading of characters, including costumes and hair/fur for real-time game engines.
  • Expert-level proficiency in the entire character art workflow, from high-poly sculpts to final in-game assets.
  • Extensive experience building characters, creatures, animals across a wide range of styles.
  • Deep understanding of human and creature anatomy.
  • Strong knowledge of topology for deformation.
  • Proficient in using scan or capture for modeling or blendshapes.
  • Proficient in lighting and look development of characters in industry-standard offline renderers such as Arnold and V-Ray.
  • Deep understanding of runtime performance and how to scale content for different platforms.
  • Strong understanding of character optimization for motion and real-time performance as well as look development across a wide range of styles.


  • Thorough knowledge of pipelines and processes used in real-time art development.
  • Strong understanding of real time rendering in various engines.
  • Able to communicate precisely and collaborate well cross-functionally.
  • Self-starter and driver, excellent communicator and team-player with the ability to guide and mentor other artists and tech artists on best practices and techniques.
  • Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and organize work to lead direction and meet objectives.


At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,300 and $290,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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