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Zsolt D.

Larchmont, New York

$65/hr
5.0
2 jobs

AI images look great… until they don’t. I take AI-generated or rough ideas and turn them into polished, campaign-ready visuals. My background is in high-end advertising, where images aren’t just generated, they’re crafted to communicate, persuade, and hold up under scrutiny. AI helps me move fast. My role is to make sure the final image actually works. WHAT I DO: Fix & Finish AI Images • Correct anatomy, faces, hands • Remove artifacts • Upscale + add real detail • Make images look believable Concept → Final Visual • Photobash + compositing • Build scenes from multiple sources • Explore directions quickly with AI • Refine into a clean final Portrait & Lifestyle Retouching • Natural skin (no plastic look) • Lighting + polish • Editorial-level finish Product & Ad Visuals • Clean, high-end presentation • Background + environment replacement • Consistent batch work WHY ME: Background in agency-level CGI + concept development (200+ visuals created for real campaigns) ✔ Strong eye for realism, lighting, and composition ✔ AI + manual workflow (speed + control) ✔ Used to working from loose briefs and rough ideas ✔ Clear communication, no hand-holding needed LET'S WORK: If you have: • an idea • a rough AI image • or something that’s “almost there” I can take it to a finished, professional result.

  • CGI
  • Art Direction
  • Art Direction Skills
  • Visualization
  • Art & Design
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Photo Retouching
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Image Generation
  • Illustration
  • Concept Artistry
  • Visualization Concept
Benjamin O.

Panama City Beach, Florida

$30/hr
4.9
222 jobs

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

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • KeyShot
  • Blender
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Game Design
  • NFT Art
  • Character Design
  • Consumer Goods
  • High-Quality Rendering
  • Product Design
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • Interior Design
  • Game Prop
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Game Asset
  • Interior Architecture
Savanah J.

Lawton, Oklahoma

$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs

🚀 Need high-quality 3D models, realistic visualizations, game-ready assets, or engaging animations? I help brands, businesses, game developers, architects, studios, and content creators transform ideas into professional 3D visuals that capture attention, strengthen presentations, and bring concepts to life. Whether you're developing a game, launching a product, presenting an architectural concept, or creating marketing content, I provide high-quality 3D solutions tailored to your project's unique goals and requirements. As a 3D Modeling & Texturing Artist specializing in Character Design & Motion Animation, I combine creativity, technical expertise, and industry-standard workflows to create visually compelling results that are both aesthetically impressive and production-ready. My experience spans character creation, game assets, product visualization, architectural rendering, CGI content, and animation, allowing me to adapt to a wide range of creative and commercial projects. I understand that every project requires more than just good visuals. Clients need assets that are optimized, well-organized, and designed with the end use in mind. Whether it's creating game-ready models with clean topology, photorealistic product renders that enhance brand presentation, detailed architectural visualizations that communicate design intent, or motion graphics that engage audiences, my focus is always on delivering work that adds real value to the project. From concept development and modeling to texturing, rendering, and animation, I maintain a strong attention to detail throughout every stage of production. My goal is to create visuals that not only meet technical requirements but also help clients stand out in competitive markets through quality, creativity, and professional execution. 🎯 Core Services 🔹 3D Modeling & Texturing Hard Surface Modeling Product Modeling Environment & Prop Modeling Asset Creation UV Mapping PBR Texturing Material Creation Photorealistic Rendering 🔹 Character Design & Game Art Character Design Character Modeling Stylized & Semi-Realistic Characters Game Assets Props & Environment Assets Low Poly & High Poly Models Character Texturing 🔹 Product Visualization & CGI • Product Rendering • Product Animation • CGI Content • Advertising Visuals • Marketing Presentations • Commercial Product Visualization 🔹 Interior & Exterior Visualization • Architectural Rendering • Interior Visualization • Exterior Visualization • Residential & Commercial Projects • Realistic Lighting & Materials • Walkthrough Visual Presentations 🔹 Motion Animation • Motion Graphics • 3D Animation • CGI Animation • Promotional Videos • Product Animation • Social Media Content 🎮 Game Art & Character Creation I create detailed characters, assets, props, and environments designed for modern game development workflows. Whether you're developing an indie game, mobile game, or interactive experience, I focus on creating optimized assets with clean topology, organized UVs, and high-quality textures while maintaining strong visual appeal. 📦 Product Visualization High-quality product visuals can make a significant difference in how customers perceive your brand. I create realistic renders and animations that help businesses showcase products for eCommerce, advertising campaigns, social media marketing, presentations, and promotional materials. 🏢 Architectural Visualization I produce realistic interior and exterior visualizations that help architects, developers, and real estate professionals present ideas with confidence. Through detailed modeling, realistic materials, and professional lighting techniques, I create visuals that communicate concepts clearly and effectively. 🎬 Animation & Motion Design Animation brings ideas to life. From product showcases and CGI content to promotional animations and motion graphics, I create dynamic visuals that help businesses communicate their message in a more engaging way. 💡 Why Work With Me? High-quality production-ready assets Strong attention to detail Clean and optimized workflows Realistic texturing and rendering Professional communication Reliable delivery timelines Client-focused approach Commitment to quality and consistency Software & Tools • Blender • Autodesk Maya • Cinema 4D • ZBrush • Substance Painter • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator 🤝 Whether you need a single 3D asset, a complete game art package, product visualization, architectural rendering, or animated content, I am committed to delivering professional results that help your project stand out. 📩 Feel free to reach out and discuss your project. I look forward to helping bring your ideas to life with high-quality 3D design, texturing, visualization, and animation.

  • CGI
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Character Design
  • Character Modeling
  • Game Art
  • Game Asset
  • Product Design
  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Exterior Rendering
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • UV Mapping
  • Blender
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Substance Painter
  • Adobe After Effects
Chris F.

New York, New York

$50/hr
5.0
74 jobs

Hey, I’m a 3D Artist and Creative Director with a passion for turning ideas into striking visuals. I specialize in 3D modeling, rendering, and animation – whether it’s sleek product shots, immersive visuals, or eye-catching animation project. Over the past 15 years I’ve had the chance to collaborate with brands like GE Lighting, Viessmann, Ridge, TCL, Sony Mobile, Unilever, and many more. I’m all about clean design, strong visuals, and bringing a creative edge to every project. Outside of work, I’m into photography and chasing visual inspiration wherever I can find it. Not big on buzzwords – just focused on delivering high-quality work that looks great and gets the results. Let’s create something awesome!

  • CGI
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Houdini
  • Redshift3D
  • Architectural Rendering
  • V-Ray
  • KeyShot
  • Product Launch
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Virtual Reality
Andy H.

Los Angeles, California

$40/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Diligent, self-motivated 3D Artist with a passion for games and cinema. In my free time, I like to create 3D art with an emphasis on photorealism and detail. - Skills • Experience with Maya and Blender • Experience with Substance Painter • Experience with ZBrush • Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 • Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, & Lightroom • Experience with Shotgun in Development Studio Pipelines - • Willingness to adapt to whatever the priorities of the project are • Experience working alongside full game development teams

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Texturing & Shading
  • 3D Lighting
Abhi D.

McKinney, Texas

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Cinematic 3D modeling and rendering for films, games, and product design. I’m Abhi, a 3D Generalist with 7+ years of professional experience in the film and gaming industry, specializing in realistic modeling, texturing, shading, and rendering. I’ve contributed to major productions such as The Lion King 2, Prehistoric Planet 2, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2—delivering hero assets, creatures, and environments built to meet cinematic standards. 🎨 What I Can Do for You 3D Modeling – Hard surface, characters, props, and environments Texturing & Look Development – Realistic PBR materials (Mari, Substance) Rendering – Arnold, V-Ray, Marmoset, or Unreal Engine 5 3D Printing – Watertight, print-ready models Lighting & Composition – For photoreal visualization or product display 🧰 Software Expertise ZBrush | Maya | Substance Painter | Unreal Engine | Blender | Mari | Arnold | V-Ray | Renderman | Photoshop 🏆 Why Clients Choose Me 7+ years of industry experience across top VFX studios (MPC, DNEG, Flying Bark) Realistic output optimized for games or offline rendering Reliable communication and structured delivery pipeline Flexible for long-term or short-term collaborations 💬 Let’s turn your concept into production-ready 3D art. Message me about your project, and I’ll respond within a few hours.

  • 3D Texturing
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Development
  • Rendering
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Character Development
  • Character Lighting
  • Character Modeling
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting

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