ZBrush/Blender Artist / 3D Sculptor Needed for High-End Collectible Bust

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Senior ZBrush Artist / 3D Sculptor Needed for High-End Collectible Bust Description I'm looking for an experienced ZBrush / 3D sculptor to refine an existing bust into a museum-quality collectible sculpture. The project already has a strong base model, but I need someone capable of pushing it to a much higher artistic level while preserving the original concept. The goal is to match a supplied reference sculpture as closely as possible in terms of: overall proportions facial anatomy expression hair detailing folds and flow realism premium collectible quality This is NOT a beginner modeling job. I'm looking for someone with experience creating: collectible statues premium art toys designer sculptures realistic character busts production sculptures Current Tasks Artistic Refinement The existing sculpt needs significant refinement including: Improve facial anatomy Improve likeness accuracy Refine expression Sharpen eyelids, nose, lips and ears Improve hair sculpt and individual locks Better cloth/blindfold folds Improve teeth and mouth Increase overall realism while maintaining artistic style Clean silhouette from every angle Match supplied reference as closely as possible Production Optimization This sculpture will ultimately become a physical concrete bust, so it must also be prepared for manufacturing. Requirements include: Watertight manifold mesh Proper wall thickness where necessary No non-manifold geometry No floating pieces Eliminate geometry that could trap silicone during mold making Optimize undercuts where practical Ensure hair and accessories are printable Prepare for large-format resin 3D printing Geometry suitable for silicone mold production and concrete casting Deliverables Final ZTL OBJ STL Production-ready mesh High-resolution sculpt Clean topology (does not need animation topology) Ideal Candidate Looking for someone who has experience with: ZBrush Character sculpting High-end statue production Collectible figures Resin statues Toy manufacturing 3D printing Silicone mold production Bonus if you've worked on premium collectibles or designer art pieces. To Apply Please send: Your best character sculpting work Any collectible/statue work Anything prepared for 3D printing Tell me your workflow from sculpt → print → mold Estimated turnaround time Please do not send generic portfolios. I'm specifically looking for someone with exceptional sculpting ability. Budget Open to fixed-price or hourly depending on portfolio quality. I'm prioritizing finding the right artist over the lowest price.

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Member since May 20, 2025
  • USA
    Englewood4:58 PM
  • $14K total spent
    57 hires, 21 active
  • 59 hours
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