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Mitchell W.

Kennesaw, Georgia

$56/hr
4.8
115 jobs

I build interactive 3D web experiences end-to-end — Three.js, WebGL, React, full-stack — for clients who need browser-based 3D done right. Most teams either subcontract the 3D out to specialists (slow, expensive) or hand a 3D file to a generic React dev (looks bad). I'm the rare combo: 10+ years in Blender + production full-stack JavaScript engineering. One person, one timeline, one accountable point of contact. ▶ What I Build 🌐 Interactive 3D Web Applications ▸ Real-time multiplayer experiences (Three.js + WebSocket) ▸ Product configurators, virtual showrooms, training simulators ▸ Custom WebGL and shader work ▸ Cross-device support, performance-tuned for production 💻 Full-Stack Web Applications & SaaS ▸ React, TypeScript, Node.js, real-time data sync ▸ Auth, subscriptions, payments, OAuth integrations ▸ Postgres / Supabase, cloud deployment ▸ From MVP to production-ready platform ✔ Architect with 9+ years at a Fortune 15 company 🎨 3D Assets Built for the Web ▸ Models, animations, and exports purpose-built for browser delivery ▸ Optimized GLB/GLTF, Draco compression, texture budgets ▸ Mixamo / Rokoko motion capture integration when characters are needed 🔧 Custom Blender Tools (Python) ▸ Automation scripts and addons for studios with repetitive pipeline work ▸ Custom export tools, batch processing, integration with non-Blender systems ▸ Tools that save your team hours per project ▶ Recent Shipped Work ▸ A Blender plugin for navigation-grid generation and game-ready map export ▸ A Blender lip-sync plugin with both cloud and local TTS engine support ▸ A real-time multiplayer virtual tabletop built in Three.js + WebSocket (Masterwork Campaign Workshop) ▸ A conversational 3D avatar widget with TTS, viseme-synced lip sync, and embedded lead capture. If you need interactive 3D on the web, I can build the whole thing — design through deployment.

  • 3D Rigging
  • Blender
  • Character Design
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Character Animation
  • WebGL
  • iClone
  • Photogrammetry
  • Unity
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • Tutoring
  • Deep Learning
  • Motion Capture
  • Character Modeling
Rafi R.

Salatiga, Indonesia

$15/hr
5.0
62 jobs

🔥 Professional 3D Modeling Artist ⏱ Over 2 Years Creating 3D Assets ✏️ 450+ Models Completed for Global Clients 💎 Proficient in Blender and Substance Painter ⭐️ Focused on Cute 3D Aesthetics and Print Optimized Models 💪 Strong Team Communication and Project Coordination 🎨 Consistent 5 Star Client Satisfaction 🚀 Delivering Polished and Production Ready 3D Models With more than 3 years of experience in the 3D industry, I specialize in crafting charming 3D Cute characters, polished game assets, and designs optimized for 3D printing. My portfolio spans over 650 completed models, reflecting a reliable blend of creativity, accuracy, and technical skill. I aim to transform every idea into a clean, beautiful, and functional 3D result tailored to the project needs. Let me help you build visually appealing, print ready, and animation friendly models with a smooth and professional workflow. 💪 Precision Focused Modeling Process 🤝 High Standard Output 🚀 On Time Delivery Every Project ⏰ 40 Hours Weekly Availability 💎 Adaptable to Any Style or Pipeline Design Tools I Use: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blender ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Substance Painter ⭐️⭐️⭐️ CLO3D ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vroid Studio Areas of Expertise: ✅ Cute 3D Character Modeling ✅ Models Ready for 3D Printing ✅ Game Asset Production ✅ Animation Friendly Models ✅ Product and Apparel 3D Design ✅ Digital Sculpting and Fine Detailing ✅ High Quality Rendering 🔑 Keywords: 3D modeling, cute 3D, stylized characters, 3D printing models, game assets, animation models, Blender artist, Substance Painter, sculpting, product modeling, apparel 3D, rendering, clean workflow, client focused, efficient production, creative 3D process.

  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • Blender
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Design
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Character Design
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • 3D Model
  • CAD
  • Autodesk Maya
  • ARKit
  • 3D Mockup
  • 3D Avatar
Santanu M.

Medinipur, India

$12/hr
5.0
46 jobs

✅ 8+ years of experience ✅ Character design ✅ Game-ready assets ✅ STL Files for 3D Printing Welcome! 🙌 I’m a passionate 3D Artist & Digital Sculptor – dedicated to turning creative ideas into stunning 3D assets. With years of experience in films, games, AR/VR, and real-time applications, I craft highly-detailed 3D models, textures, and immersive environments. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 : ✅ High-Quality 3D Modeling – From cinematic characters to game-ready assets (ZBrush, Maya, Blender, 3ds Max). ✅ Texturing & Look Development – Realistic materials and renders (Substance Painter, Photoshop). ✅ Digital Sculpting & Character Creation – Hyper-realistic or stylized models with lifelike details. ✅ Efficiency & Teamwork – Fast turnaround, clear communication, pipeline-ready assets. I always strive not only to complete tasks but deeply understand what the project and client need and find the best way to address those needs and provide the optimal solution. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞: ⚙️ 3D Software: Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush ⚙️ Rendering: Redshift, Arnold, Vray, Unreal Engine, Unity ⚙️ Texturing & Materials: Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Photoshop, Quixel 🎯 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: 🔹 3D Characters & Creatures 🔹 Environments & Level Design 🔹 Props & Hard Surface Modeling 🔹 VFX & Animation Support Why Work With Me? ✨ 100% Client Satisfaction: Your happiness is my priority. ✨ Proven Track Record: Consistent delivery of exceptional results. ✨ Transparency & Communication: Keeping you informed every step of the way. Let's create something extraordinary together! Ready to start? Let's connect and make your vision a reality. 3D Artist · Digital Sculptor · Character & Prop Modeling · Texturing · Rendering · ZBrush · Blender · Maya · Substance Painter · Unreal Engin

  • 3D Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Modeling
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Printing
  • Character Design
  • Substance Designer
  • 3D Texturing
  • Blender
  • 3D Rendering
  • Game Asset
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Product Design
Arjun S.

Indore, India

$30/hr
5.0
159 jobs

Welcome to my creative world of animation and visual effects! With over 7+ years of experience in this captivating realm, I thrive on taking on diverse and challenging projects that push the boundaries of imagination. Allow me to enchant you with the range of skills I bring to the table: 🌟 3D Modeling: Crafting virtual wonders that spring to life in breathtaking detail. 🌟 Animation: Infusing motion and personality into digital creations, breathing life into them. 🌟 Texturing: Adding depth, realism, and texture to transform 3D models into tangible wonders. 🌟 Rigging: Creating the skeletal structure that allows characters and objects to move and interact seamlessly. 🌟 3D Motion Graphics: Igniting the screen with stunning visual effects and captivating motion. 🌟 Vector Illustrations: Translating ideas into vibrant and dynamic artwork with a modern touch. 🌟 Photo Manipulation: Masterfully manipulating images to create captivating and immersive visuals. 🌟 Video Compositing: Seamlessly blending multiple visual elements to create mesmerizing cinematic experiences. 🌟 Video Editing: Crafting compelling narratives through meticulous editing, pacing, and storytelling. Above all, my utmost priority is to exceed my clients' expectations by creating products that not only fulfill their needs, but also amplify and illuminate their products or services. Each project becomes a conduit to achieve your goals, and I embrace this responsibility with a calm and focused mindset, always mindful of meeting deadlines. My dedication is unwavering, ensuring that choosing me as your creative partner will be a decision you'll never regret. Harnessing the power of industry-leading software, my expertise spans a vast array of tools: 🎨 Autodesk Maya: Unlocking a world of limitless creativity in 3D animation and modeling. 🎨 Autodesk 3ds Max: Illuminating your projects with cutting-edge visual effects and stunning renders. 🎨 Maxon Cinema 4D: Embracing a user-friendly platform to bring your imagination to life. 🎨 Blender: Harnessing the power of open-source software for unparalleled versatility and innovation. 🎨 Corona Render: Illuminating your creations with photorealistic lighting and rendering capabilities. 🎨 Adobe Substance Painter: Breathing life into textures with realistic materials and paintwork. 🎨 Adobe After Effects: Unleashing the full potential of motion graphics and visual effects. 🎨 Adobe Photoshop: Crafting digital masterpieces with precision and finesse. 🎨 Adobe Premiere Pro: Sculpting narratives and emotions through seamless video editing. 🎨 Adobe Illustrator: Transforming concepts into vibrant illustrations that captivate the eye. So, embark on this creative journey with me, and let's weave your visions into unforgettable experiences. Together, we'll create magic that transcends expectations and leaves a lasting impression.

  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • 3D Texturing
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • Substance Painter
  • CGI
  • Animation
Mega H.

Jakarta, Indonesia

$15/hr
4.9
221 jobs

🔥 Senior 3D Modeling Specialist ⏱ 3+ Years Experience in 3D Design ✏️ 750+ Delivered 3D Models 💎 Skilled in Blender & Substance Painter ⭐️ Specialized in 3D Cute & Printing 💪 Collaborative Team Leadership 🎨 100% Client Satisfaction 🚀 Crafted High-Quality 3D Assets As a 3D Modeling Expert with over 3 years of experience, I excel in creating appealing 3D Cute models and printing-ready designs for diverse applications, including games and animations. With a portfolio boasting over 650 completed projects, I bring a commitment to excellence and creativity to bridge the gap between concept and reality. My passion is delivering 3D models that not only meet but surpass client expectations, driving stunning visual results. Let’s breathe life into your ideas with precision and charm. 💪 Detail-Oriented Approach 🤝 High-Quality 3D Assets 🚀 Timely Project Delivery ⏰ 40 Hours / Week 💎 Flexible and Adaptable My 3D Design Tools: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Blender ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Substance Painter ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - CLO3D ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Vroid Studio My Expertise: ✅ 3D Cute and Character Design ✅ 3D Printing-Ready Models ✅ Game Asset Creation ✅ Animation-Ready Models ✅ Product & Apparel Design ✅ Digital Sculpting ✅ High-Quality Rendering 🔑𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒: 3D modeling, 3D cute, 3D printing, character design, animation, game assets, rendering, Blender, Substance Painter, Vroid Studio, digital sculpting, apparel design, product modeling, high-quality 3D, creative design, detail-focused, efficient workflow, Zoom collaboration, interactive design, visual effects.

  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • Blender
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Model
  • Character Design
  • 3D Texturing
  • Character Modeling
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Unreal Engine
Muhammad Z.

Sargodha, Pakistan

$45/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Most clients come to me with a sketch, a rough idea, or a single reference image, and leave with a fully modeled, rigged, and animation-ready Pixar-style character built to production standards. I'm Muhammad Zeshan (M Shawn), co-founder and lead character artist at Markhor Animation Studio. For the past 9 years, I've built Pixar-style stylized 3D characters from first sculpt to final delivery, modeling, texturing, rigging, and animating, all in-house. Most artists handle one stage of the pipeline. I handle all of it: ZBrush sculpt → retopology → UV mapping → Substance Painter texturing → rig → animation → engine export. That means one consistent style, one point of contact, and no quality lost in handoffs between freelancers. 🎮 Game Studios, Stylized characters with clean topology, optimized polygon counts (mobile to AAA), 4K PBR textures, LODs, and engine-ready exports for Unreal Engine 5 and Unity. 🎭 Brands & Mascots, Original mascot and IP characters with a distinct visual identity, fully rigged and animation-ready for marketing, social content, and apps. 🎬 Rigging & Animation, Production rigs with IK/FK switching and Apple ARKit-compatible facial 52 blendshapes, including phoneme-accurate lip sync animation. 🎓 E-Learning, Explainer & Kids Content, Expressive stylized characters with lip sync and facial animation for educational platforms, children's apps, YouTube channels, and corporate training. Every project includes: ✅ FBX / OBJ / Blend exports ✅ 4K PBR texture sets ✅ Game-ready file, Unreal Engine file, and Unity file ✅ Animation-ready rig ✅ Character turntable render ✅ Commercial usage license ✅ We’ll provide updates as we go, ensuring you’re satisfied before moving to the next step. You won't be left guessing during the project. Every contract includes milestone check-ins and work-in-progress previews, so you see the character taking shape and can give feedback before final delivery, no surprises at the end. I work with clients on both single characters and ongoing series. If you're building a full cast or a growing character library, I'm set up for long-term collaboration and can keep your characters visually consistent across an entire project. A bit about my background: I trained at iAnimate.net under working artists from Disney, DreamWorks, and Blizzard, and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, so the way I approach a character is grounded in real design principles, not just software skill. Over 9 years, I've delivered character work for studios and brands across multiple countries, with a consistent record of 5-star results. Tools: Blender · ZBrush · Substance Painter · Maya · Adobe After Effects · Unreal Engine 5 · Unity Past clients: Plantbeeb · Zilly Planet · Studio Nez · Senelgio Studio · Botto · MillsiCo 📩 Send me your brief, concept art, or even a rough sketch, and I'll reply with a clear project breakdown, timeline, and quote, usually within a few hours.

  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Blender
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Character Animation
  • Character Modeling
  • Cartoon Character
  • 3D Avatar
  • 3D Modeling
  • Character Illustration
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Film & Video
  • Video Animation
  • Animation Design
  • Substance Painter
  • Unreal Engine
  • Creature Design

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At A Glance: 3D Rigging

Just as the human skeleton supports and protects the body’s intricate formation of tendons, organs, muscles, and other vital pieces, a 3D model depends upon rigging in order to function. Whether you’re designing a character for the next Pixar film, looking to build an accurate and lifelike scientific model, or anything in between, a talented 3D rigging professional or designer will be an essential part of your team. 3D animation is truly the way of the future. Just as “talkies” revolutionized the film industry, 3D is poised to drastically alter numerous industries, from movies to medicine and education to retail sales. A rig can range from simple, sleek, and elegant to incredibly complex. A basic setup intended for simple posing may be built within an afternoon, though a fully articulated rig, such as those used in the making of high-quality animated films, may take several weeks. The 3D animator designs the 3D object model, but before it can be turned over to animators, a skilled 3D rigging designer must work his or her magic to ensure the model is bound properly to a system of joints and control handles, allowing animators to pose the model as needed. These 3D rigging professionals work closely with animators to ensure all technical issues are resolved.

On Upwork, you’ll have access to profiles of numerous 3D rigging professionals and designers who are available for hire at competitive rates. These expert freelancers are highly articulate in the language of animation, and will work with you and fellow animation personnel to make sure your 3D model is set for success.