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Carrie Esther L.

Delhi, California

$25/hr
5.0
60 jobs

I am a character artist with over a decade of experience working in 3D and a bachelor's degree in Game Art. I specialize in stylized realism and am especially influenced by art history, classical sculpture and contemporary AAA games. I have ample experience working on both games and collectables for 3D printing across a wide variety of styles. I am available for communication around the clock and will usually reply within a day.

  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Texturing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Modeling
  • Blender
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Character Design
  • Substance Painter
  • Marmoset Toolbag
  • 3D Rigging
  • MarvelousDesigner
Jeffrey B.

Los Angeles, California

$55/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Freelance 3D Generalist, specializing in 3D Modeling and Rendering, utilizing industry-standard software such as Maya, Zbrush, Redshift, and Substance Painter. My expertise lies in crafting stylized to semi-realistic characters, vehicles, and props. Whether it's designing whimsical characters for animation, modeling sci-fi vehicles for games, or sculpting fun quirky toys, I deliver high-quality assets tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Substance Painter
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Adobe Illustrator
Jacquisha T.

Merced, California

$30/hr
4.6
9 jobs

Hi, I’m Jala, a digital illustrator and concept artist specializing in character design for games, TCG projects, and online creators. I focus on creating expressive characters and visual concepts that help define a project’s identity, whether that’s developing unique designs, exploring visual directions, or producing polished key art. I’ve worked on TCG-style artwork, comic projects, and branded visuals, giving me experience in both storytelling and production-ready art. I can help with: • Character & creature design • Concept art and visual development • Game key art and promotional visuals • Branding and assets for creators My goal is to create artwork that feels cohesive, professional, and ready to bring your world to life.

  • Art & Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Concept Artistry
  • 2D Illustration
  • Illustration
Nicole S.

Irvine, California

$75/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Experienced Art Director and Concept Artist with experience in Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Zbrush, and Substance Painter. Strong education background with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Laguna College of Art and Design in Entertainment Design with a focus on concepting for games, and was placed on the President's List 4 Years in a row. Has experience working with teams of artists and producers on animation and video game projects.

  • Concept Design
  • Art Direction
  • Blender
  • Environmental Design
  • Art & Design
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Procreate
  • Character Illustration
  • Visual Art
  • Prop Design
  • Character Design
  • Character Development
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Concept Artistry
Mitchell S.

Santa Cruz, California

$45/hr
5.0
8 jobs

My name is Mitchell Sturtevant, and I'm a passionate 3D artist. I love bringing characters or 3D images to life that tell your story. My 3D models are more than just digital objects. They are characters with a history I like to get to know. I want to help you portray your message in my work. I have done a variety of 3D art projects, and recently contributed many character rigs to the Meta-available game Plastic Battlegrounds. I am the most sufficient in: - Autodesk Maya - ZBrush - Substance Painter - Unreal Engine - GIMP You no longer have to worry about half-baked results, late deliveries, or little to no communication. I treat my clients like my friends and I believe a personable relationship is important in business.

  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • UV Mapping
  • Substance Painter
  • GIMP
  • 3D Rigging
  • Unreal Engine
Joseph Y.

Los Angeles, California

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

With an absolute passion for 3D art, I have spent the last 5 years building skills through a mix of challenging professional work in the virtual reality and production spaces, contracted roles for various gaming and product design studios, and innovative personal projects ranging from character design to full animations. Having developed a complete and thorough knowledge of 3D programs such as Maya, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Substance Painter, as well as an advanced understanding of character anatomy and physics, shot design and layout, and photorealistic workflows, I am fully prepared to meet the needs of any traditional or custom 3D pipeline.

  • 3D Texturing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Unreal Engine
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Blender
  • Autodesk Mudbox
  • MarvelousDesigner
  • Unity
  • UV Mapping
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Substance Painter

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