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Nemo C.

Hangzhou, China

$45/hr
5.0
103 jobs

With 4,500+ Upwork hours and $260K+ earned, I deliver AAA-quality, hyper-realistic characters optimized for Unity &UE With nearly 15 years of professional 3D artistry, I specialize in: • Metahuman & Character Creation: High-fidelity digital humans, rigging, and facial animation for games, films, and virtual production • 3D Modeling & Sculpting: Hard-surface/organic modeling in Maya & ZBrush, optimized for real-time and 3D printing • Texturing & Rendering: PBR texturing with Substance Painter/Designer, photorealistic rendering for product visualization and marketing • 3D Printing Preparation: Watertight modeling, support generation, and file optimization for FDM/SLA printers I’ve delivered 98+ successful projects across industries (gaming, e-commerce, industrial design, and entertainment), with a focus on precision, efficiency, and client collaboration. Whether you need a cinematic character, a production-ready asset, or a 3D printable prototype, I can bring your vision to life with studio-quality results.

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • Unreal Engine
  • Video Game
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Substance Painter
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Rigging
  • Sculpture
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Game Art
  • Texture Mapping
Weimin Y.

Shenzhen, China

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I’m Weimin Yao. I don’t just write code; I turn AI concepts into market-ready products. As an independent founder and AI Application Builder, I specialize in helping startups and entrepreneurs build, integrate, and launch AI-driven applications rapidly. From structuring complex LLM API calls to deploying mobile apps (live on the App Store) and handling backend server setups, I deliver complete end-to-end solutions. Here is what I do best: Rapid MVP Development: Building functional AI applications (Web/Mobile) using AI-augmented workflows so you can test your market faster. Custom AI Agents & Chatbots: Designing highly engaging, logical, and context-aware AI personas (backed by my extensive experience in interactive game narrative design). Advanced Prompt Engineering: Optimizing system prompts to ensure LLMs respond exactly how your business needs them to, minimizing hallucinations. Seamless API Integration: Connecting OpenAI, Claude, or other LLMs to your existing platforms or new applications. Why work with me? Coming from a unique background in Law and Interactive Narrative Design, I bring something rare to AI development: extreme logical precision and a deep understanding of human-computer interaction. I foresee edge cases, design rigorous system architecture, and ensure your AI tool is both highly capable and strictly compliant. I prefer clear, asynchronous written communication to ensure every technical detail is tracked and executed perfectly. Got an AI idea? Let's skip the endless meetings and start building. Send me a message, and let's map out your MVP today.

  • Game Design
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile App
  • Game
  • Web Application
  • International Development
Xueying L.

Chengdu, China

$15/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I'm a Game UI Designer, I can also create posters, advertising text, logos and icons, modify pictures, etc. passionate about games,。I‘m a happy person.

  • UI Graphics
  • User Interface Design
  • Web UI
Luo Y.

Enshi, China

$80/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hello there 😉! With 9 years of experience in the game industry, including over 7 years at Tencent Games, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I've successfully contributed to three major projects, two of which were published on the App Store and are showcased in my portfolio. Currently, I'm channeling my passion into developing my own indie game. In parallel, I'm eager to offer my expertise to others in the game development community. I provide service include: ⭐️ Unity game development. ⭐️ Game system/level design. ⭐️ Game testing. If you have any problem about Game Development, Game Design or Game Testing, just contact me🤝!

  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • Video Game
  • C#
  • Python
  • Lua
  • Game Testing
  • Game
  • Chinese
  • Gaming
Leon H.

Xiamen, China

$40/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I'm a game designer expertise in game economy and balancing. 4 years experience in Chinese mobile game industry. Increase the ARPU of my last game from $2.3 to $18.2. If you need game economy & balancing design or better ARPU, I can help. • expert in game economy & balance • good communication skills, easy to collaborate

  • Game Design
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Theory
  • Project Management
  • Excel Macros
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
Junxue L.

Beijing, China

$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I am a seasoned game artist and graphic designer with extensive experience in digital painting, 3D asset creation, and AI-driven imaging tools. Over the past two decades, I have collaborated with top-tier art design studios serving the global game and mobile app industry. Throughout my career, I have taken on various roles, including 3D artist, graphic designer, and art manager, contributing to projects from many renowned game developers. Clients I’ve Worked With: • Pixelberry Studios, Jam City, iWin, N3twork, Pretty Simple, Eipix Games, Gogii, Storm 8, 6waves Notable Game Projects: • Choices: Stories You Play, Cookie Jam! Forever Donut, Criminal Case, Relic Quest Assets Delivered: • Background art, environmental concept art, character art, isometric assets Software & Tools Expertise: • 3D Modeling & Rendering: 3DS Max, Maya • Digital Art & Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator • AI-Powered Art Creation: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, OpenArt Professional Experience: • 2003–2005 | Beijing Auwei Interactive – 3D Artist • 2006–2018 | Novtilus Art LTD – Lead Artist, Art Manager • 2018–Present | Sunny Painter LTD – Concept Artist, Art Producer Throughout my career, I have also worked extensively as a freelance artist, delivering high-quality assets across a variety of projects. My expertise extends to mobile app banners, posters, mural designs, and children’s book illustrations, blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge AI tools to achieve outstanding visual results.

  • Character Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Game Art
  • Product Design
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Image Generation
  • 2D Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Background & Environment
  • Game Asset
  • 2D Illustration
  • 3D Illustration
  • Digital Illustration

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