Senior 3D Motion Designer with 10+ years of experience creating high-end product animations and cinematic visuals for brands and businesses.
I specialize in Cinema 4D and Redshift, delivering photorealistic renders, clean lighting, and modern motion design that captures attention.
From product commercials and social media ads to abstract particle animations and broadcast graphics, I handle the complete production pipeline — modeling, look development, lighting, animation, and final rendering.
I focus on premium quality, strong visual storytelling, and fast, reliable delivery.
If you're looking for high-quality 3D motion graphics with professional execution, let’s connect.
3D Animation
Motion Graphics
Maxon Cinema 4D
Redshift3D
3D Rendering
3D Product Animation
Arslan M.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$15/hr
5.0
16 jobs
Video production and filming is no small feat.
There are lots of variables, and they all need to be controlled and managed successfully.
✅ Adobe Premiere Pro
✅ Adobe After Effects
✅ Adobe Photoshop
✅ Adobe Illustrator
✅ Adobe Audition
✅ Cinema 4D
✅ Devinci Resolve
For the past nine years, I've been working in the advertising industry on everything from social to national commercials.
I have worked on spots for clients like Ford, FCA, Red Bull, Gum, Chipolata, and many more. I pride myself on bringing your vision to life with the highest quality possible in the time frame you desire.
Video Commercial
Social Media Video
Video Intro & Outro
Testimonial Video
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Animation
Cinematography
Instagram Story
Motion Design
Video Editing
2D Animation
Video Color Correction
Video Post-Editing
Video Editing & Production
Food Photography
Shamel H.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$60/hr
5.0
19 jobs
Hello there!
I'm delighted to be a TOP RATED PLUS freelancer on Upwork, boasting a flawless 100% job success ratio. On top of that, I recently obtained my Upwork Skill certification and I am also an Upwork Select Independent Contractor.
As a Creative Director specializing in 3D Animation Production, I bring an extensive skill set to the table. With over 20 years of experience utilizing industry-leading software such as Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Arnold, and UE, I am fully equipped to handle any task and deliver top-notch quality.
If you're seeking exceptional visuals, outstanding models, and captivating video content, look no further. Simply share your requirements with me, and I'll bring your vision to life.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Shamel
3D Animation
3D Modeling
3D Rigging
Substance Painter
Autodesk Maya
Pixologic Zbrush
Adobe After Effects
Character Animation
Unreal Engine
Cartoon Character
Texture Mapping
3D Rendering
MarvelousDesigner
Augmented Reality
Czarino B.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$12/hr
4.8
18 jobs
I'm a Filipino, Based in Dubai Creative. I work at Hyku D #teamhykud (you can check out at Instagram)and we have worked with different global brands such as Vogue Arabia, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Harper's Bazaar, Louis Vuitton and etc.
Your ideas mean so much to me and I am always ready to go above and beyond for you to reach your goals and achieve the best quality for your videos!
I have an extensive experience and an expert in using:
● Adobe After Effects
● Sony Vegas Pro
● Adobe Premiere Pro
● Adobe Photoshop
● Adobe Illustrator
● Adobe Audition
● Adobe Lightroom
● Element 3d
SERVICES OFFERED:
Lower thirds for News Production - Bumper Logos (INTROS AND OUTROS) - Video Trailers - Explainer Videos - Promotional Materials (Photo and Video) - Film Editing - Event teasers - - Corporate Promotional Videos - Interviews - Seminars - Documentaries - Facebook & Instagram Video Ads -VFX - Color Correction - Audio Editing
Animation
Motion Graphics
2D Animation
Video Color Correction
Video Editing
Photo Editing
Audio Editing
Faisal M.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$30/hr
4.7
77 jobs
EXPERT 3D DESIGNER, ANIMATOR, AND RENDER, With over 7 years of Experience. Currently working with many Local and International Brands. I am able to assist you with a wide range of 3D Designs, Renderings, and Animations Projects:
What services I am giving to my clients?
✅ 3D Modelling
✅ 3D Sculpting
✅ 3D Designing
✅ 3D Animations
✅ Graphic Designs
✅ 3D Game Assets
✅ 3D Stage Designing
✅ 3D Character Design
✅ 3D Furniture Designs
✅ 3D Packaging Designs
✅ 3D Products Designing
✅ 3D Garment Designing
✅ 3D Environment Designs
✅ 3D Architectural Designs
✅ Photo-Realistic Renderings
I have expertise in the following software:
1) Blender
2) Autodesk Maya
3) 3DsMax
4) Cinema 4D
5) Photoshop
6) Adobe Illustrator
7) ZBrush 3D
8) Solid Works
- Render Plugins:
V-Ray
Red-Shift
Corona
My best feature is to always deliver projects I'm completely satisfied with the result. Feel free to talk to me at any time.
3D Animation
Character Design
3D Sculpting
3D Modeling
3D Rigging
Clothing & Merchandise Design
Furniture Design
3D Product Animation
3D Clothing Design
Product Design
Photorealistic Rendering
Printable 3D Models
Lattice 3D Printing Structures
Amazon Listing
Product Development
Sohaib A.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs
✨ I help game studios, indie developers, and creative teams build high-quality, optimized 3D environments and game-ready assets that look great in real-time engines and perform smoothly across platforms.
I specialize in environment art, lighting, and asset optimization for Unity and Unreal Engine, focusing on production-ready results—not just pretty renders. My goal is simple: deliver visuals that are clean, efficient, and ready to ship.
What I Do Best
🌍 3D Environment Art & World Building – Real-time environments, level art, terrain, set dressing 🧱 Game-Ready Assets & Props – Low / Mid poly assets, modular kits, reusable props 💡 Lighting & Scene Composition – Real-time lighting, baked lighting, mood and storytelling ⚙️ Asset Optimization – LODs, clean topology, UV efficiency, engine performance 🎮 Engine Integration – Unity & Unreal setup, materials, scenes, prefabs
Every asset is built with PBR workflows, clean UVs, and engine-friendly structure in mind.
Tools & Technical Skills
3D Modeling & Texturing
Autodesk Maya – Modeling, UVs, scene setup
Substance Painter – PBR texturing
Photoshop – Texture tweaks & presentation
Game Engines
Unity 3D – Lighting, scene setup, optimization
Unreal Engine – Environment setup, lighting, asset integration
Rendering & Lookdev
Keyshot, Marmoset Toolbag – Look development & previews
I follow proper real-time pipelines, naming conventions, and clean folder structures to ensure smooth collaboration.
Why Clients Work With Me
✔️ Strong focus on game-ready, optimized assets
✔️ Clear and professional communication
✔️ Reliable delivery and structured workflow
✔️ Assets designed for performance, scalability, and reuse
✔️ Easy to collaborate with for long-term projects
Typical Projects I Handle
🎮 Game environments (stylized & semi-realistic)
🧩 Modular environment asset packs
🪑 Props and scene dressing for games
🎬 Cinematic environment setups
📦 Product & architectural visualisation scenes
Extended Expertise
I create optimized 3D assets and environments using proper PBR materials, UV mapping, texture baking, LOD optimization, and lighting workflows. From stylized indie games to realistic real-time scenes, I adapt pipelines based on project needs.
My work balances visual quality and technical efficiency, ensuring assets not only look strong but also perform reliably in real-time engines.
Search Terms to Find My Profile
3D Artist, 3D Environment Artist, Game Artist, Game Asset Artist, Prop Artist, Environment Design, Level Art, World Building, Set Dressing, Modular Assets, Game-Ready Assets, Low Poly Modeling, Mid Poly Modeling, PBR Texturing, UV Mapping, Retopology, Asset Optimization, LODs, Lighting Artist, Real-Time Lighting, Unity Artist, Unreal Engine Artist, Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Marmoset Toolbag, Keyshot, Real-Time Rendering, Game Environments, Terrain Modeling, Landscape Design, Outdoor Environments, Scene Setup, Performance Optimization, Visual Storytelling.
3D Animation
Game Art
Augmented Reality
AR & VR
NFT
Presentation Design
Unreal Engine
Unity
Environmental Design
Lighting Design
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