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William F.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

$32/hr
4.7
27 jobs

I’m a freelance 3D artist specializing in animated video content built from motion capture data — whether that’s to showcase the capabilities of a new platform or to create standout marketing campaigns. My work has reached millions worldwide, including recent projects with Manchester City Football Club, FIFA and the Olympic Games. I’ve also collaborated with startups like Move.ai, Treo.ai, Sportable, Forceteck, and Trickshot.dev, with efficient delivery while tailoring content for both DTC and B2B audiences. I use the following software in my regular workflow: - Cinema 4D - Unreal Engine - Blender - After Effects - Unity3D - Octane Render

  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Modeling
  • Motion Graphics
  • Virtual Reality
  • Redshift3D
  • Logo Animation
  • Octane Render
  • Substance Painter
  • Biomedical Visualization
  • 2D Animation
Adam V.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
17 jobs

✅Want to work with who Led Destruction all Stars outsource team? A PlayStation 5 flag ship title? Or Lead of the Avakin life indie outsource mobile app art team also? ✅With a expert knowledge of 3ds max, Maya, substance painter, zbrush, marvellous designer, Photoshop, marmoset toolbag, Unreal engine, Unity, Keyshot, XNormal and even Xgen. ✅I can produce the Assets, Characters, Animations, or Environments (modular or bespoke), to your requirements with the safe knowledge of expertise. 💼My personal favourite client quotes "Adam is extremely skilled and has top notch communication about every aspect of the work. He does it all from storyboarding, sketches, design proposals to the actual end result and also guides with collaboration tools / software, how to use those, how to set up the 3D environment, Just great work and amazing skills, extremely happy with everything!" ✅A £40k work contract! ❓ I aim to make your life easier. You need a 3d artist. I know it inside and out. From the core junior to the lead, I can grapple and timeframe, and quote optimal to your requirements. Building your brief to the end results with flow and precision that you will be happy with. You give me a idea, I build to the end result, guiding your guidance along the way to the deliverable you could only wish for from others. ⚒ Benefits 20 years experience, lets do my background in numbers I have vast experience of Character art, Environment art, Level Design, Props art, Game Art, Animation, Rigging, NFT Unreal development Unity Virtual reality productions I am also a qualified teacher, allowing me to mentor the client to THEIR desired outcome. Qualified also with a BA honours in games design. Receiving the highest marks in the whole of Lancashire. Also with a Masters in Animation with a distinction. Worked as Lead character artist on destruction all stars and Avakin life, outsource. Mentored University students. Been a beta tester for Marmoset tool bag. Featured in a number of books including Unreal level design. By 3d total. And awarded six CG choice awards. Your project is in the best hands! ⚒ Core software Zbrush, Maya, Unreal, Unity, Marmoset, Substance Painter, Photoshop

  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • MarvelousDesigner
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Substance Painter
  • Character Design
  • Marmoset Toolbag
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
Josh H.

Reading, United Kingdom

$18/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I'm a Hong Kong-born freelance 2D Game Artist currently based in the UK. I create stylized 2D game assets including UI icons, props, and environment elements for indie and mobile games. I specialize in: - 2D Stylized Game Assets (characters, props, environments) - 2D Character Design & Game Art Illustration - 2D Spine Animation & Sprite Sheet & Png Sequences - Pixel Art - Game Cover & Splash Art - Slot Game Symbol - Stylized 3D Game Prop & Hand-painted Game Asset - 3D Animation & Motion Graphics - Concept Art & Illustration I create game-ready assets and game art using tools like Blender, Photoshop, 3d Coat, Spine 2D, Unity, and After Effects. If you’re looking for creative and reliable support for your game or visual project, feel free to message me for a quote or any inquiries. I’m open to full-time Game Artist roles. And I’m flexible with rates if it helps you bring your project to life. Thank you!

  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Art
  • Game Asset
  • Unity
  • Environmental Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • 3D Game Art
  • Illustration
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Design
  • Digital Painting
  • Blender
  • Pixel Art
  • Game
  • Spine 2D
Carrie V.

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

$25/hr
4.9
43 jobs

Hi! I'm Carrie, I am a pixel artist and animator with a passion for game art. I can help you with creating characters and their animations, environment art, backgrounds and UI. I'm experienced in creating art in a variety of formats so that its ready to be put straight into your game, app or website. Please get in contact if you have any questions or would like to know if I am able to help you with anything pixel art related, I am always happy to try new things and work with you to make sure the final art is exactly the way you want it.

  • Pixel Art
  • 3D Modeling
  • Copywriting
  • Game Art
  • Digital Art
  • Animation
Larissa R.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hey there! As a concept artist, illustrator and character designer, I'm all about helping you realise your creative visions. Creating for games, comics and more, I understand that stories are what connect audiences and keep them invested. Bringing stories to life through art, takes real skill - and that's my passion. I believe no vision is too big or small. Whether you need full concept art or just a sounding board in early stages, my expertise is your service. I'm always open for discussion to make sure I align with your vision. I'm eager to help in whatever way inspires you - let’s get creating!

  • Character Design
  • Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Design
  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Character Modeling
  • Character Development
  • Character Illustration
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • NFT Character
Shannon D.

Ruislip, United Kingdom

$150/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Shannon is a London-based actress and voiceover artist with extensive experience across narration, dubbing, and commercial work. She has narrated a wide range of children’s audiobooks, voiced projects including the film A Mundane Life, and contributed to international dubbing titles such as Angry Rescue. Skilled in performing a broad spectrum of accents, Shannon brings precision, warmth, and adaptability to every performance, and continues to expand her portfolio across stage, screen, and voice.

  • Acting
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Talent

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