Character Designer

A Character Designer creates and develops unique characters for various media, including animation, video games, and films. You might work in a design studio, animation company, or gaming firm. Character Designers focus on visual aesthetics, personality traits, and ensuring characters align with the project's overall theme. You’ll produce concept sketches, refine designs, and collaborate with other creative professionals to bring characters to life.

Character Designers play a crucial role in shaping a project's identity. You’ll need to be imaginative and detail-oriented, with strong drawing skills and an understanding of anatomy and movement. You’ll work closely with directors and artists to ensure characters are visually compelling and meet the project’s narrative needs.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a character designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Illustration

On Campus
3 years
$60,480
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Diploma of 2D Animation

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Visual Arts

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $34,662
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)

On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60320

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration)

On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Art and Animation)

On Campus
12 months
$5,747
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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