Character Artist (Contract Position)
Nightdive Studios, Inc.
About this role
Character Artist role on a small development team creating a new sci-fi game using Unreal Engine 5. The position contributes to the project's visual direction and delivers polished character assets while collaborating closely with art, design, engineering, animation, and production. Ideal for a self-motivated, adaptable candidate who prefers ownership in a lean, indie-style production.
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About Nightdive Studios, Inc.
nightdivestudios.comNightdive Studios is a game developer and publisher that specializes in preserving, restoring, and modernizing classic and "lost" video games. Using their proprietary KEX Engine and archival tooling, they update older titles for modern platforms with widescreen/HD support, improved controls, compatibility fixes, and quality‑of‑life enhancements. Nightdive works with original creators and rights holders to recover source assets, port games to PC and consoles, and republish faithfully restored editions. Their work is aimed at both preservation and letting new audiences experience beloved retro games on current hardware.
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About Nightdive Studios, Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$134k – $179k
per year