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Character Artist

A character artist designs character concepts on a computer

Character artists create and draw the visual elements of a computer game such as the characters, environment, vehicles, weapons and other props. You could also be working on films creating characters or scenery.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

Pay rates vary, depending on:

Newly qualified artists may start off earning from £20,000 to £22,000 a year. With experience this can rise to between £25,000 and £30,000 a year. Lead artists can earn up to £48,000 or more.

Freelance artists charge fees depending on the type of work done. Amounts depends on work done and your experience.

Conditions

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Getting In

For art school courses you need to apply through UCAS. 

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

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2024
3813
3 %
RISE
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3928
  United Kingdom
2024
76162
3.4 %
RISE
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What Does it Take?

You need to have:

You need to be able to:

Training

Getting On

More Information

For more information please see organisations listed below:

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Career Area

Computing and ICT

Career Sectors

Computer Skills

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