Hire the Best 3D Modelers in Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington
Hello! I’m Lily Lin Lao, a skilled 3D digital artist with over 12 years of experience creating print-ready models for product design, sculptural work, and prototyping. I specialize in crafting detailed, production-optimized 3D assets that bring creative vision to life while meeting real-world manufacturing requirements. My core focus is producing 3D printable designs for a wide range of applications, including: • Jewelry design • Toy prototypes and collectibles • Sculptural and fine art pieces • Functional product models • Custom miniatures and low-poly game assets for print Every model is carefully constructed to match material specifications, wall thickness guidelines, and printer limitations, whether you're working with SLA, FDM, SLS, or resin-based technologies. 3D Printing Expertise: • Clean, watertight geometry for error-free printing • Design for manufacturability: optimized for material efficiency, detail retention, and support strategy • Deliverables in STL, OBJ, and other standard formats • Custom sculpting for one-off pieces, small batch production, or mold-ready designs • A collaborative, iterative approach to refine and realize your concept Beyond 3D printing, I also support architectural visualization and game asset development, offering full-service 3D modeling for both digital presentation and physical production. I work in ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Substance, and Unreal Engine, ensuring a seamless, efficient pipeline from concept to completion. My extensive experience across the 3D pipeline—including modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and post-processing—means your project will be both technically sound and visually compelling. If you’re looking for a 3D artist who understands the technical demands and creative potential of 3D printing, I’d love to help bring your idea into the real world—beautifully, reliably, and print-ready. Let’s build your next product, sculpture, or concept—sculpted with care and ready to print.
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering
- Pixologic Zbrush
- V-Ray
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Rhinoceros 3D
- 3D Animation
- Architectural Rendering
- 3D Printing
Seattle, Washington
I am a 3D modeler majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I am proficient in several different 3D design packages including SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. I currently pass the Certified SolidWorks Expert exam (CSWE) which is the most challenging certification exam offered by SolidWorks. With my extensive experience in these fields, I believe that I can deliver successful and attention grabbing visuals that will make your products stand out from your competition and get attention they deserve. My web page is attached in the Portfolio section.
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Design
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Inventor
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk
- 3D Printing
- CNC Programming
- ANSYS
- Finite Element Analysis
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