Character Designers combine the tasks of a game designer, illustrator and animator into one role. You require a bachelor’s degree in animation, art, graphic design and related fields. A Character designers typically work in a studio or office for animation studios, video game companies, motion picture and similar industries. A good number of them are also self-employed.

Most important are artistic ability and solid skills in 2-D illustration and 3-D modeling and also should be well-versed in the use of Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, Zbrush, and Photoshop.

So all these thing are there you need to become a successful Charactor Artist.

Good Luck!