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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hi, I'm Dung (Dunx). I'm a 3D Artist specializing in realistic game props, using Blender as my primary tool. I offer a full modeling and texturing pipeline for game-ready assets, optimized for real-time engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. Whether you need weapons, tools, industrial objects, electronics, or furniture, I can help bring them to life with high-quality detail and performance in mind. ✅ What I deliver: • Low-poly 3D modeling with clean topology • UV unwrapping and layout for efficient texturing • High-quality **PBR texture maps**: BaseColor, Roughness, Metallic, Normal, AO • Baking from high-poly to low-poly (if needed) • Game-ready exports: FBX, OBJ, GLB • Consistent naming, hierarchy, and organized file delivery 🛠️ Tools I use: • Blender, Maya, Zbrush (modeling, UV, baking) • Substance Painter (PBR texturing) My focus is on detail, realism, and optimization. I work with both indie developers and studios to create assets that look great and run smoothly in-game. Let’s work together to bring your game world to life!
- 3D Game Art
- Blender
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Panama City Beach, Florida
Expert 3D Modeler & Visualization Specialist Are you looking for a versatile 3D artist who can deliver high-fidelity, photorealistic models tailored to your specific industry needs? Whether you need to launch a product, visualize a property, create immersive game assets, or prepare a prototype for 3D printing, I provide meticulous, production-ready 3D modeling and rendering services that bring your vision to life with stunning realism. My expertise is centered on creating clean, optimized, and visually compelling 3D assets across multiple specializations: ► Product Visualization & E-commerce: I create high-impact, photorealistic 3D product renderings that drive sales and elevate your brand. From clean studio shots for Amazon and Shopify to dynamic lifestyle scenes, I model and render your products with an obsessive attention to detail, materials, and lighting. ► Architectural Visualization (Archviz): I transform architectural plans (CAD, blueprints) into stunning, realistic visualizations. My services help architects, real estate developers, and interior designers communicate their vision effectively, secure approvals, and market properties before they are built. ► Game Art & Real-Time Assets: As an experienced game artist, I build high-quality, performance-optimized assets ready for integration into game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. I have a deep understanding of the game art pipeline, from high-poly sculpting to low-poly modeling and PBR texturing. ► 3D Printing & Prototyping: I specialize in creating precise, watertight 3D models specifically for 3D printing. Whether for miniature figurines, functional prototypes, or custom parts, I deliver optimized STL files ready for production. My technical toolkit includes: Modeling & Sculpting: Blender, ZBrush, 3ds Max. Texturing: Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop Rendering: V-Ray, Corona, Cycles, Unreal Engine 5 Game Engines: Unreal Engine, Unity Let's collaborate to create exceptional 3D assets that meet your goals. Click the "Invite to Job" button to get in touch. Skills Core Skills: 3D Modeling Photorealistic Rendering Digital Sculpting Texturing UV Mapping PBR Texturing Low-poly Modeling High-poly Modeling Specializations: Product Visualization Architectural Visualization (Archviz) 3D Game Art Environment Art Prop Modeling 3D Printing Character Modeling Software Proficiency: Blender ZBrush Autodesk 3ds Max Substance Painter Unreal Engine Unity V-Ray Corona Renderer Adobe Photoshop Deliverables & File Types: STL FBX OBJ High-Resolution Renders
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Karachi East, Pakistan
I help game studios, indie developers, and creative teams bring projects to life through high-quality, game-ready 3D art optimized for Unreal Engine and Unity. Senior 3D Game Artist with 12+ years of experience specializing in environment art, hard-surface props, and modular asset pipelines for AAA and indie titles. My specialization is creating clean, efficient, and visually strong assets with a focus on performance, scalability, and engine compatibility. What I deliver: ✔ Environment Art & Modular Kits ✔ Hard Surface Props, Weapons & Vehicles ✔ Stylized & Realistic Game Assets ✔ PBR Texturing & Material Creation ✔ Low/High Poly Modeling & Retopology ✔ Unreal Engine 5 & Unity-Ready Assets ✔Digital Twins & VR Training Simulations Technical Pipeline: ZBrush · 3ds Max · Blender · Substance Painter · Marmoset Toolbag · Photoshop Why clients choose me: ✔ 12+ years of professional 3D production experience ✔ Strong understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints ✔ Clean topology, efficient UVs, and production-ready workflows ✔ Reliable delivery with clear communication and milestones I also bring experience from industrial real-time simulation projects, which adds an engineering-level approach to optimization, precision, and performance. If you need a senior artist who can deliver game-ready assets that work in real production environments, let’s talk.
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Chandigarh, India
I help game studios and indie teams ship stylized, engine-ready 3D characters that integrate cleanly into production—fully rigged, optimized, and animation-ready for Unity, Unreal, and real-time pipelines. My focus is on production reliability: clean topology, deformation-friendly rigs, and assets that don’t create rework for animators or developers. What I specialize in - Stylized 3D game characters (hero & NPC) - Clean, animation-friendly topology - Deformation-ready rigs - Real-time optimization for Unity & Unreal - Characters prepared for gameplay, cinematics, or trailers - End-to-end character pipeline Sculpting → Retopology → UVs → Baking → Texturing → Rigging → Engine-ready delivery I’ve worked on multiple shipped and in-production game projects, collaborating directly with founders, producers, and development teams to deliver predictable, low-friction results. Why work with me - $100K+ earned on Upwork - Top Rated Plus - Trusted by indie studios, agencies, and game startups - Clear communication & production-focused delivery Deliverables - Fully rigged game characters (Unity / Unreal compatible) - Clean topology + UVs with PBR textures (up to 4K) - Animation-ready FBX exports - Source files available on request (Blend, ZTL, SP) If you’re building a game and need reliable character production, feel free to reach out. Happy to discuss scope, pipeline fit, and timelines.
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Pachuca de Soto, Mexico
Howdy! I’m Aram, a Technical 3D Artist and Creative problem solver dedicated to transforming ideas into polished, immersive experiences. Experienced in 3D modeling, animation, compositing, and graphic design, I bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution. I collaborate with designers and developers to bring projects to life across games, AR/VR, film, and digital platforms. arammarquez.com I collaborate with my team at RCB Studio, a group of talented 3D artists and designers. This lets me take on projects of different scales while keeping the same quality and attention to detail.
- 3D Animation
- 3D Game Art
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- Blender
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- Game Asset
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Islamabad, Pakistan
I am a Unity Game Developer with 7 years of professional Unity development experience, I specialize in building mobile games, multiplayer systems, AR experiences, and 2D/3D games that go beyond the editor, and into the hands of real players. My portfolio includes 4 live published titles on Steam and Google Play Store, delivered end-to-end, from initial architecture to final store submission. I have built games from scratch, stepped into half-finished projects other developers abandoned, and shipped live updates without breaking what was already working. My expertise covers Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, AR Foundation, Firebase, PlayFab, URP, HDRP, and the full Unity toolchain. I plan architecture before writing a single line of code, test under real player conditions, and communicate proactively, no surprises at the deadline. STRENGTHS: ✔ 7+ years of dedicated Unity development across mobile, multiplayer, AR, 2D and 3D ✔ 4 live published games on Steam and Google Play Store, not demos, real products with real players ✔ Full-cycle delivery, concept, architecture, development, publishing, and post-launch support ✔ Multiplayer specialist, systems built and debugged under real player conditions, not just local testing ✔ Project rescue expert, I take over broken or abandoned Unity projects and deliver them ✔ Performance-first approach, optimized for real-world devices, not just high-end test machines ✔ Honest scoping, if something isn't feasible in your timeline or budget, I tell you before starting, not at delivery ✔ Proactive communication, you hear about any issue from me before the deadline, never after SERVICES 📱 Mobile Game Development - Android & iOS End-to-end mobile game development from concept to store launch. Every build is optimized for real-world devices across performance tiers. A visually stunning game running at 40fps on a mid-range Android is a game players actually keep installed. 🕹️ Multiplayer & Networking Photon PUN2, Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, Nakama. Not just integrated, but stress-tested under real player conditions. I've debugged sync issues that only appear at scale, lag spikes that never show in local testing, and master client bugs that break room state in edge cases. This is work I know inside out. 🕶️ AR Game Development AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit. Interactive augmented reality experiences built for both Android and iOS. Location-based features, image tracking, surface detection, and gameplay mechanics designed to feel natural in the physical world. 🎮 2D & 3D Game Design Complete game design and development across both pipelines. Level design, gameplay mechanics, game architecture, UI/UX, and player progression systems built to retain players beyond the first session. ⚙️ Backend & Live Ops Firebase, PlayFab, Supabase. Player authentication, cloud saves, leaderboards, remote config, analytics, and crash reporting. Everything your game needs to stay alive, scalable, and operational after launch day. 💰 Monetization Integration AdMob, LevelPlay, Unity Ads, In-App Purchases. Integrated and running on live, revenue-generating products. Not just configured and shipped. Actually earning. 🔧 Project Rescue & Optimization Broken multiplayer sync. Abandoned codebases. Performance issues killing retention on mid-range devices. I diagnose, prioritize, and fix without unnecessary rebuilds. If it can be saved, I'll save it. 🖥️ Multi-Platform Publishing Android, iOS, Steam, WebGL, Meta Quest. Full publishing support included. Store setup, app signing, ASO, release management, and post-launch patch support. TECHNOLOGIES Engine & Language - Unity 3D, Unity 2D, C# Multiplayer / Networking - Photon PUN2, Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, Nakama AR / VR / XR - AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, Meta Quest, Unity XR Toolkit Backend & Live Ops - Firebase, PlayFab, Supabase Monetization - AdMob, LevelPlay (IronSource), Unity Ads, IAP Graphics & Rendering - URP, HDRP, Shader Graph, VFX Graph, Spine 2D, Particle Systems Platforms - Android, iOS, Steam (PC/Mac), WebGL, Meta Quest Architecture - Object Pooling, MVC/MVP Patterns, Modular Design, ScriptableObjects TOOLS 🛠 Development - Unity Editor, Visual Studio, JetBrains Rider 🛠 Version Control - Git, GitHub, Plastic SCM 🛠 Publishing - Steamworks SDK, Google Play Console, App Store Connect, Meta Developer Hub 🛠 Project Management - Jira, Trello, Notion 🛠 Design & Assets - Figma, Adobe Photoshop 🛠 Analytics & Monitoring - Firebase Console, PlayFab Dashboard, Unity Analytics If you're building a mobile game, launching a multiplayer experience, developing an AR product, or rescuing a Unity project that a previous developer left behind, I'm the developer you're looking for. 📩 Send me a message. Tell me about your game. Let's build something worth downloading.
- 3D Game Art
- Unity
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- Android
- Mobile Game Development
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- Card Game
- Game Development Bug Fix
- Game Engine
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3D game developer hiring guide
Hiring skilled 3D game developers enables businesses to build immersive gaming experiences across mobile, console, PC, and AR/VR platforms. These professionals combine deep expertise in game design, real-time rendering, animation, and performance optimization to transform creative concepts into polished, market-ready products.
What does a 3D game developer do?
A 3D game developer is a professional programmer and 3D artist who uses game engines such as Unity 3D or Unreal Engine to build real-time game projects, including 3D modeling, animation, gameplay mechanics, multiplayer networking, optimization, and cross-platform games for Android, iOS, PC, and console. They work with game assets, prototyping frameworks, and optimizing user experience design.
3D game developer core responsibilities include:
Develop gameplay systems (movement, physics, interactions)
Work with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine
Implement 3D graphics and environments using models, textures, and lighting
Write code (often in C#, C++, or scripting languages)
Integrate assets from artists (characters, animations, environments)
Optimize performance for smooth gameplay across devices
Debug and test game features
3D game developers complete the same tasks as other game developers, adding depth, perspective, and spatial interactions. They also work with cameras, lighting, and physics in 3D space.
Whether you're an indie studio prototyping your first title or an established company scaling a complex multiplayer release, dedicated 3D game developers accelerate production timelines and ensure technical excellence throughout development.
How to hire a 3D game developer on Upwork
Upwork gives you access to freelance professionals with experience in game dev, animation, gameplay programming, and managing full-cycle releases. Follow this structured process to hire confidently.
Step 1: Post your project
The quality of your job post directly influences the caliber of candidates who apply. Use Upwork's job post template for game developers to get started.
Define scope. Specify whether you need mobile game development (Android/iOS), cross-platform games, 3D modeling in Blender, prototyping, or full-cycle development
Mention the game engine. Note Unity, Unreal, or other frameworks and whether the project includes multiplayer, AR/VR, or real-time simulation
Target the outcomes. Explain your game idea, user experience goals, monetization model, target devices, and scale
Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to streamline the process. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma will draft a 3D game developer job post for your review.
Step 2: Review proposals
Prioritize candidates who demonstrate clear understanding of your project's unique challenges and show evidence of delivering similar projects.
Portfolio relevance. Check for published games or prototypes built with Unity or Unreal Engine, 3D modeling/animation, multiplayer systems, and optimization.
Engine expertise. Ensure strong Unity 3D or Unreal Engine experience, including cross-platform games and asset pipelines.
Track record. Prioritize professionals who've worked with game development companies and understand full-cycle game dev and iteration workflows.
You can use Upwork’s instant video interviews to screen applicants for a best-fit shortlist, with Uma providing side-by-side candidate comparisons.
Step 3: Conduct interviews
The interview stage allows you to assess how candidates approach problem-solving and communicate technical concepts.
Engine and platform knowledge. Ask why they prefer Unity 3D or Unreal Engine and how they handle platform-specific constraints.
Problem-solving. Ask how they've optimized gameplay or resolved rendering issues in past projects.
Workflow and collaboration. Ask how they coordinate with artists and project managers, using Upwork's interview questions for game developers to structure your conversation.
Upwork Messages allows you to schedule and conduct live video interviews on the platform, with call transcripts and summaries available after the calls.
Step 4: Hire and collaborate
Once you’ve found the right fit, you can send a contract directly through the Upwork platform. Setting up a structured working relationship prevents scope creep and miscommunication.
Establish pay structure. Use an hourly contract for ongoing needs or fixed-price for projects with finite deliverables.
Define milestones. Use phases like prototype build, alpha version, beta release, and launch version.
Schedule reviews. Set regular check-ins for feedback, performance testing, and bug-fixing.
Use Upwork's tools. Leverage the platform for time tracking, milestone payments, file sharing, and communication.
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How much does hiring a 3D game developer cost?
The cost to hire 3D game developers varies based on project scope, complexity, target platform, and engine requirements. On Upwork, hiring game developers generally costs $15 to $35 per hour, with 3D specialists often commanding higher rates.
Below is a breakdown of typical project-based pricing:
Game prototype build
$1,000-$5,000 /project
- Playable prototype for one target platform
- Core gameplay loop with basic mechanics
- Initial 3D models and placeholder assets
Single-level mobile game
$3,000-$10,000 /project
- Complete single-level game for Android or iOS
- Custom 3D character models and animations
- Basic UI, scoring system, and sound integration
Multilevel game with monetization
$10,000-$25,000 /project
- Multilevel mobile game with in-app purchases
- Unity 3D or Unreal Engine integration
- Cross-platform build for Android and iOS
VR/AR interactive experience
$15,000-$40,000 /project
- Immersive VR game with interactive 3D environments
- Custom asset pipeline and real-time rendering
- User experience testing and optimization
Full-cycle multiplayer game
$30,000+ /project
- Complete multiplayer game for PC or console
- Server infrastructure and networking systems
- Post-launch QA and performance tuning
FAQs about 3D game developers
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring a 3D game developer worth it?
Yes, hiring a 3D game developer is worth it when you need high-quality, scalable game development services that deliver immersive gameplay and optimized performance across platforms. A dedicated developer brings genre-specific skills, engine expertise, and workflows tailored for iteration and full-cycle release.
What types of businesses benefit most from hiring a 3D game developer?
Businesses building mobile apps, console games, simulation experiences, AR/VR games, or cross-platform games benefit most from hiring 3D game developers. Startups, indie studios, game studios outsourcing to scale, and companies with a solid game idea all gain from dedicated game dev talent.
How long does it take to develop a 3D game?
Development time for 3D games depends on scope, platform, genre, and team size. A simple mobile hypercasual game might take two to four months for a prototype and four to eight months for full release. A complex multiplayer PC/console game might take 12-24 months or more.
What kind of ongoing maintenance will my game need?
Ongoing maintenance for games typically includes bug-fixing, performance optimization, content updates, server maintenance (if multiplayer), cross-platform support, and user experience improvements. Planning support for post-launch maintenance helps ensure your game remains competitive as user expectations evolve.
What programming language or game engine should I specify?
Specify the programming language for your game based on your project's needs. Unity 3D using C# is popular for mobile and cross-platform games. Unreal Engine using C++ is common for high-end PC/console titles and VR/AR experiences. Specifying your engine, target devices, and experience required helps attract the right talent.
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