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Jaburdeen H.

Chennai, India

$15/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I create game-ready characters and MetaHuman assets in Unreal Engine 5 that are built for real-time performance, cinematics, and production pipelines — not just high-poly renders. If you’ve worked with characters that look good but fail inside Unreal (bad topology, broken materials, heavy meshes, poor animation setup), you already know the problem. I focus on delivering assets that are clean, optimized, and ready to use without rework. What I can do for you: • Game-ready character creation for Unreal Engine 5 • MetaHuman customization and clothing (Marvelous Designer workflow) • Real-time animation setup and cinematic sequences (Sequencer) • Clean topology, UVs, and efficient texturing • Unreal Engine integration (materials, LODs, lighting-ready assets) Tools I use: Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter I understand both the artistic and technical side of character production, so you don’t end up fixing avoidable issues later. If your project needs characters that look right and work properly inside Unreal, send me a message with your requirements.

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine
  • Game Background & Environment
  • Game Trailer
  • 3D Design
  • Gaming NFT
  • Gaming Video
  • Game Asset
  • 3D Rendering
  • Graphic Design
MOHAMMED SHAFI B.

Chennai, India

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

MOHAMMED SHAFI BASHA Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator Cinematic Animation | Film & Series Background | Unreal Engine Knowledge 📍 Chennai, Tamilnadu, India PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator with 10+ years of experience working on animated series and feature films, specializing in cinematic, performance-driven animation. Strong foundation in acting, body mechanics, timing, spacing, and storytelling, with extensive experience animating human hero characters and creatures. While my professional background is in linear content (films & series), I have solid working knowledge of game pipelines and Unreal Engine, and I am actively applying my cinematic animation skills to AAA-style game cinematics. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable delivering polished shots from blocking to final. CURRENT POSITION Freelance Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator 2023 – Present Creating cinematic character and creature animation for animated series and film projects Delivering acting, dialogue, action, and emotional performances with strong realism Responsible for blocking, spline, polish, and final delivery of shots Using Maya as the primary animation tool Applying Unreal Engine (Sequencer) knowledge for cinematic workflows and real-time presentation PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Animation Lead / Senior 2021 - 2023 7Toonz Animation, Bahrain | 2 Years Supervised character animation quality across multiple episodes/projects Reviewed shots and provided performance, mechanics, and polish feedback Coordinated with directors and production teams to meet creative goals 3D Animator / Character & Creature Animator Vinformax, Symbiosys Technologies , Sparky entertainment , Happyclouds animation | 6+ Years Worked on animated TV series and feature films Animated realistic and stylized characters, including complex body mechanics Delivered emotion-driven performances, action sequences, and creature animation Collaborated closely with rigging and lighting teams SKILLS Cinematic Character Animation (Acting, Dialogue, Action) Exaggerated Realism & Performance Animation Strong Body Mechanics, Weight, Timing & Spacing Creature & Animal Animation Hero Character & Close-Up Performance Polish Shot Blocking → Final Polish Workflow TOOLS & SOFTWARE Autodesk Maya – Expert Unreal Engine – Working Knowledge (Sequencer, cinematic workflows) Basic Rigging Knowledge (Animator-friendly understanding) GAME-RELATED KNOWLEDGE Understanding of game cinematic pipelines Familiar with real-time constraints and animation optimization concepts Experience adapting film-quality animation principles to game cinematics Comfortable collaborating with technical and production teams AVAILABILITY Available for full-time contract roles Open to AAA cinematic projects EDUCATION & TRAINING Advanced Animation Training – Griffin Animation Studio Bachelors (B.C.A) - The New College AAIP - VFX - Arena Animation Academy Continuous self-training in Unreal Engine & game cinematics

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Blender
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Unreal Engine
karthick K.

Chennai, India

$25/hr
4.9
27 jobs

I’m Karthick , a professional 3D Generalist and VFX Artist with 6+ years of experience in 3D modeling, animation, simulation, rendering, and texturing. I’ve worked with clients and brands across 35+ countries, delivering production-level quality. I’m also the founder of XPLO Animation, where we specialize in cinematic CGI ads, game assets, and 3D Animation. My Core Expertise: * Hyper-realistic 3D modeling & rendering * High Realistic 3D Characters for VFX & Games * Stylized character creation (Disney/Pixar-level quality) * High-end CGI advertisements & product visuals * 3D animation (realistic & stylized) * Advanced simulations (cloth, particles, physics FX) * Game-ready assets (optimized topology, PBR, engine-ready for Unreal/Unity) I’ve worked with brands like Kotak Securities and creators like Zack D Films, along with multiple global clients across different industries — from startups to established businesses.Why High-Value Clients Choose Me: I focus on ROI-driven visuals, not just good-looking renders I combine creativity + strategy to make your project actually perform My workflow ensures fast delivery with minimal revisions Clear communication = smooth, stress-free collaboration I treat every project as a long-term partnership, not a one-time task My Unique Approach: Every project follows a result-oriented pipeline: Understand your project & goal Develop a visual concept that aligns with your objective Execute with cinematic quality and precision Deliver optimized, ready-to-use final outputs This approach makes your work easier, faster, and more effective. What Makes Me Different: I specialize in both hyper-realistic visuals and stylized (Disney/Pixar-style) animations, giving you flexibility to choose what best fits your brand without compromising quality.I challenge you if we work together once, you’ll come back for every future project. If you're looking for premium-quality 3D, CGI ads, or animation that actually delivers results, send me a message — let’s build something exceptional. Thank you

  • 3D Animation
  • Character Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rigging
  • Character Modeling
  • Character Lighting
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D NFT
  • NFT Character
  • NFT Art
  • Blender
  • Substance Painter
  • Pixologic Zbrush
HariKrishnan K.

Chennai, India

$40/hr
4.7
59 jobs

I am a leading digital design, 3D art, animation artist specializing in the creation of premium digital entertainment, 3D art and animation for the global Entertainment industry. My services include 3D modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Rendering, Digital Compositing, and Video editing Major fields i provided Design services include CGI Film, Cartoon Film/Episodes, 3D/2D VFX , Game Cinematic's, Medical Animation, 3D Visualization and 3D Industrial Animation

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rigging
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Video Editing
  • Typing
  • Image Editing
  • GIMP
  • Data Entry
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
Sandhya R.

Chennai, India

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help brands and individuals stand out with high-impact, professional designs created entirely in Canva. Whether you need high-conversion social media graphics, polished pitch decks for investors, or custom-designed invitations and layouts, I provide clean, brand-aligned visuals with a fast turnaround. By combining a deep understanding of design principles with Canva’s versatility, I deliver premium results that are easy for you to manage and edit. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life and give your project the professional edge it deserves.

  • Canva
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook Design
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Instagram Post
  • Poster Design
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Graphic Design
  • Editable Template
  • Book Layout
  • Pitch Deck
  • Presentation Slide
  • Business Card Design
  • Greeting Cards & Invitations
T S.

Chennai, India

$15/hr
4.6
118 jobs

* 3D Character and other Modeling * 3D UV Mapping * 3D Texturing * 3D Rigging * 3D Animation * 3D Printing Model in .STL * 3D Prototype * 2D Animation * All types of Graphic designing * Illustration * Vector illustration * Character Drawings * GIF Animation * Poster Design * Web Page design * Explainer Video creation * Video / Audio Editing * VFX * Photo Manipulation * Motion Graphics * Motion Tracking on Video * Game character design * Artificial Intelligence[AI] image generation * 3d CAD modeling for Virtual Reality[VR], Augmented Reality[AR]

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rigging
  • Character Animation
  • 2D Illustration
  • Visual Effects
  • 3D Rendering
  • Illustration
  • Video Editing
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • 3D Design
  • Graphic Design

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