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Sajeev R.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

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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