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Antonio M.

Woodland Hills, California

$42/hr
4.9
59 jobs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "If I could give more stars for communication and cooperation, I would. the finished product is so good. Antonio delivered on my exact needs and design. I could not be happier." I'm one of the highest rated 3D Artist and Animator on Upwork's with numerous 5 star ⭐ reviews and numbers of positive feedback from high-profile clients 🏆 I have experience with some of the biggest names in Games, Tech and Film with experience in working on countless released titles from conception to completion. I'm able to work in any time zone and hit any deadlines. ⭐ Why you should choose me over other freelancers ⭐ ✅ 7 years of ongoing industry experience. ✅ Worked on Games, Mobile Apps, VR, AR and PC games. ✅ Game Engines: Can work with Unity and Unreal ✅ 3D Software's: Can work with any 3D software package. ✅ Rigging: Can Rig humans, creatures, products, faces and make blend shapes for any platform. ✅ Animation: Can animate quadruped, bipeds and lip-sync animation. ✅ Modeling: Can model, sculpt, optimize and cleanup models. ✅ Texturing: Can texture PBR, hand painted and photo realistic assets. ⭐ Here's what I can bring to your project ⭐ ✅ Budget: I'm affordable and the work get's done once. ✅ Responsiveness: I am readily available 24/7 ✅ References: I can provide references from High profile Studios ✅ Reliability: Available to you well after your project is completed. ✅ Budget: I'm affordable and the work get's done once. 🏆 Reviews and highlighted feedback from high-profile clients 🏆 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Antonio delivered excellent results, highly recommended" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Beautiful work and professional." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "great quality work" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "If I could give more stars for communication and cooperation, I would. the finished product is so good. Antonio delivered on my exact needs and design. I could not be happier." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "I am so incredibly extremely happy with my work from Antonio. He did a magical job at creating, fixing, and adding the perfect elements. He is easy to talk to and is so helpful. I plan on working with him again, and appreciate his talent!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Antonio could not have been more professional, talented and easy to work with. It was an absolute pleasure to have him contribute to our project! He went above and beyond to provide us with great work and I was never afraid to ask him his opinions on the best way to get the job done correctly and efficiently. The man certainly knows his craft."

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Character Design
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Animation
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Colorful Style
Robert I.

Beverly Hills, California

$35/hr
4.8
239 jobs

About me: I make 3D renderings, AI renderings, social media video ads short form and long form under a minute. I have 4 top ranking books on Amazon for AI image and video generation. I am an expert at 3D rendering for Architecture, Interior Design, and products. I worked for Walt Disney Imagineering theme park design, Gensler in-house on large Architecture and Interior projects and have consulted with many top 100 firms worldwide. As an Art Center Grad, where I studied design and photography, my skillset places me above other 3D artists for my ability to execute compelling images that sell your service and projects. Happy anniversary, Robert! You've maintained your Top Rated status for another full year! We created the Top Rated program to support the best talent on Upwork. Less than 10% of our community has earned this distinction, and even fewer maintain the high quality and standards for as long as you have. I want to personally thank you for all the great work you do to help make Upwork a vibrant community. Wishing you continued success, Hayden Brown CEO, Upwork

  • High-Quality Rendering
  • 3D Rendering
  • SketchUp
  • 3D Animation
  • Architectural Rendering
Enrique S.

Santa Clarita, California

$33/hr
4.9
26 jobs

Hi, I’m Rick Santana — a Top-Rated Unity, Unreal and Roblox game developer, 3D environment artist, and technical artist specializing in playable game worlds, VR experiences, WebGL builds, cinematic Unity scenes, and optimized real-time environments. I help clients turn rough ideas, blockouts, existing assets, or unfinished Unity projects into polished interactive scenes that look good, run better, and feel playable. My work combines Unity development, environment art, lighting, level design, gameplay prototyping, technical problem-solving, and cinematic presentation. I can help with Unity game environments, VR scenes, WebGL prototypes, C# gameplay systems, URP/HDRP lighting, shader/material setup, optimization, LODs, terrain/world building, asset cleanup, cinematic trailers, and playable prototypes. Tools and workflows I use include Unity, C#, URP, HDRP, WebGL, VR/Meta Quest, Cinemachine, Shader Graph, Substance 3D Painter, Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Character Creator, iClone, Quixel Megascans, Gaia, GeNa, Git, and SourceTree. My background includes 15+ years in multimedia production, animation, video, branding, and real-time 3D. That gives me a strong mix of creative and technical experience: I understand how to make a scene look professional, but also how to keep it organized, optimized, and usable inside Unity. Whether you need a polished Unity environment, a VR scene, a WebGL build, a gameplay prototype, a cinematic trailer, or help fixing and improving an existing Unity project, I can jump in and help move it forward.

  • 3D Modeling
  • Unity
  • Game Development
  • C#
  • Environmental Design
  • Level Design
  • Virtual Reality
  • WebGL
  • Game Design
  • 3D Animation
  • Technical Design
  • Substance Painter
  • Blender
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Lighting Design
  • Video Editing
Ron R.

Costa Mesa, California

$60/hr
4.8
183 jobs

Offering professional 2D/3D illustration/animation. With 30+ years of experience I not only specialize in 3D high end illustrations and motion graphics, I also have extensive bio-medical and architectural backgrounds.

  • 3D Modeling
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • Image Editing
  • 3D Printing
  • Architectural Design
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3D Illustration
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
Fares H.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
5.0
38 jobs

With over 10 years of professional experience in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, I have honed my skills in delivering high-quality results for a wide range of industries. My expertise spans both high-poly and low-poly modeling, creating photorealistic renders, and crafting engaging animations. As the leader of a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals, we handle large-scale projects efficiently, ensuring precision, creativity, and timely delivery. Using cutting-edge software such as 3ds Max, V-Ray, Corona, Lumion, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Premiere, we bring your vision to life. Let’s work together to create extraordinary visuals that exceed your expectations.

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Floor Plan
  • 3D Lighting
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • 3D Mockup
  • Visualization
  • Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Animation
  • Architecture
  • 3D Model
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Pixologic Zbrush
Valentin B.

Irvine, California

$30/hr
4.9
80 jobs

Do you have a story, character, or idea that deserves clear, engaging cartoon animation? Not just motion, but meaning? If you're here, you're probably not looking for just an animator. You're looking for someone who can help turn your idea into something people actually watch, understand, and remember. That's where I come in. As an animator and game artist, I create custom 2D animation designed around your story, style, and goals. What this gives you Your project won't look like everyone else's. Many animations rely on stock assets or recycled motion. I create fully custom characters, scenes, and animations so your project feels intentional, not generic. Your idea stays yours, just clearer. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Together we refine tone, pacing, and visual direction so the animation communicates your message clearly. You get guidance, not confusion. Instead of guessing what works, you get clear creative direction that keeps production smooth and focused. Common ways clients use my work • Character animation and expressive animated scenes • Looping avatars and animated GIF reactions for creators • Stylized storytelling inspired by animated shows • Scenes for content, cartoon video, or animation for games If this sounds like what your project needs, 👉 Invite me to your job on Upwork and let's talk through your idea before anything is animated. No pressure. Just clarity.

  • 2D Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Storyboard
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animation for Streamers
  • Animation for Kids
  • Flash Animation
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Animated GIF
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Adobe Animate

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