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Pavel K.

Kiev, Ukraine

$35/hr
5.0
96 jobs

Hello fellow UpWorkers! 👋 I'm an Art Director at RetroStyle Games, a leading game art outsourcing studio with over 15 years of experience in game development and visual production. Our talented team of 200+ professional 2D/3D game artists, animators, and designers is here to bring your vision to life with stunning visuals and production-level quality. We provide full-cycle game art production services, including: 🎨 2D Game Art 🎨 3D Game Art 🎨 Game Design 🖌️ Game UI/UX Design 🖌️ Concept Art 🖌️ Character Design (2D/3D) 🖌️ Environment Design 🖌️ Isometric Art 🖌️ Pixel Art & Voxel Art 🖌️ Card Game Artwork 🖌️ Casual Game Art 🖌️ Stylized & Realistic Art Styles 🌀 2D Animation (Spine, Frame-by-frame) 🌀 3D Animation & Rigging 🌀 VFX & Technical Art for Games 🧱 3D Modeling (Low Poly, High Poly) 🧱 3D Sculpting 🧱 3D Texturing (PBR & Stylized) 🧱 3D Rendering & LookDev 🎮 Unity Game Art Integration 🎮 Unreal Engine Asset Creation 🔧 Level Design & Scene Assembly Our Tools & Technologies: We’re highly proficient in all major game art production software, including: ⚙️ Blender ⚙️ 3Ds Max ⚙️ Autodesk Maya ⚙️ ZBrush ⚙️ Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects ⚙️ Spine / DragonBones ⚙️ Substance Painter / Designer ⚙️ Unity ⚙️ Unreal Engine 5 ⚙️ Marmoset Toolbag ⚙️ Figma / Sketch for UI/UX Clients & Collaborations: We’ve proudly worked with top-tier companies such as: 🕹️ Ubisoft 🕹️ KING (Candy Crush) 🕹️ Zynga 🕹️ 11bit Studios 🕹️ Relic Entertainment 🕹️ CookApps 🕹️ Space Ape Games 🕹️ ...and many more industry leaders. Our reputation is built on delivering stylized and polished assets, consistently meeting production deadlines, and adapting to different game genres including casual, hyper-casual, RPG, strategy, simulation, MMO, platformers, and mobile free-to-play games. Our Own Game Dev Background: We're not just an art outsourcing studio - we also develop our own games. With 15+ self-published mobile titles and 80+ million downloads, we know how to create art that doesn't just look good, but also performs well in the market. Our recent cross-platform release on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile gives us a unique insider's perspective on what great production-ready game art looks like at every stage of development. Why Work With Us? We deeply care about the success of your game. Whether you're an indie studio or an AAA publisher, we offer: ✅ Fast and flexible scaling of art teams ✅ Deep understanding of production pipelines ✅ Art style matching ✅ Technical support and art direction ✅ Transparent communication and reliability ✅ Dedicated project managers and art leads We’re passionate about pushing the limits of visual storytelling and helping our partners build unforgettable gaming experiences. 🎯 Let’s create something incredible together. Message me if you're looking for reliable, high-quality, and deadline-oriented game art production. We’d be happy to help your project stand out in the crowded market.

  • 3D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Unreal Engine
  • Game Art
  • 3D Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Concept Design
  • 2D Art
  • Animation
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • Unity
  • Illustration
  • Game Design
Vladislav P.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

$25/hr
5.0
32 jobs

Hi! I’m Vlad — a 3D artist with 4+ years of experience in game development. I work across the full pipeline of asset and environment creation: modeling, UVs, PBR texturing, baking, lighting, and scene setup in Unity. For me, it’s not just about creating a model, but bringing the scene to a final, cohesive state that reads well and performs properly in real-time. I have solid experience working with characters, including rigging, skinning, and both body and facial animation. I create animations both in Blender and using iClone and Character Creator 5, which allows me to choose the right approach depending on the task — from quick setup to more refined, manual work. I’ve worked on PC|VR and Mobile projects, so I understand real-time constraints, optimization (LODs, textures, performance), and production workflows. I’m comfortable working both from scratch and with existing assets — refining them, maintaining visual consistency, and building clean scene structures. I can also suggest visual solutions, not just execute tasks. Tools: Blender, Unity, Substance Painter, Marmoset, SpeedTree, iClone, Character Creator 5

  • Substance Painter
  • Blender
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Texturing
  • Unity
  • 3D Art
  • AR & VR Applications
Dmitry I.

Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

$30/hr
5.0
94 jobs

Quality 3D Modeling backed by over 8 years of experience! Hi, my name is Dmitry, and I am proficient in various aspects of modeling. I have successfully completed hundreds of projects in the 3D modeling sphere. I have worked on a variety of projects, ranging from creating industrial CAD models to organic sculpting. I am experienced in hard surface modeling, sculpting, optimizing geometry for web, texturing, cleaning photogrammetry scans, and preparing models for 3D printing. Additionally, I have contributed to several indie game projects as a 3D generalist. My primary tools for 3D modeling are Blender and SpaceClaim, with Clo3D for cloth simulations. While I have some experience with 3Ds Max, I mostly used it for minor tweaks and converting models to different file formats. I am skilled in texturing software, including Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Substance Designer, Photoshop, and Krita (for stylized and painted textures). For rendering, I use engines like Cycles, Eevee, and Keyshot. Having completed 100% of the jobs here on Upwork and received many positive reviews from previous clients, I am always ready for work and open to new job offers.

  • Substance Painter
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Photo Editing
  • Augmented Reality
  • Substance Designer
  • Animated Environment
  • Photogrammetry
Dmytro L.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$25/hr
5.0
121 jobs

I’m a Senior 3D Artist with over 8 years of professional experience in 3D modeling, sculpting, and asset creation for video games. As a 3D Artist, I focus on delivering high-quality results that meet both artistic and technical standards. I’m an experienced 3D Artist who understands modern pipelines and production needs, and a professional 3D Artist who values clean, optimized, and reliable work. 💼 What I can do for you as a skilled 3D Artist: • Game-ready assets • High-poly models • Hard-surface modeling (weapons, vehicles, props, etc.) • Sculpting & retopology • PBR texturing • Photogrammetry & 3D scan cleanup • Rendering & lighting • Optimization for real-time engines • Preparation for 3D printing (watertight meshes, correct scale, slicing-ready) As a dedicated 3D Artist, I aim to bring both visual quality and technical precision into every asset. I’m a reliable 3D Artist who can adapt to different project needs and pipelines, and a versatile 3D Artist capable of handling various asset types. With a production-focused 3D Artist mindset, I ensure assets are not only visually strong but also fully optimized for real-time use. 🛠 Toolset: Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Marmoset Toolbag, Marvelous Designer, Blender, Unreal Engine 5. Every new project is an opportunity to push quality further. If you’re looking for your 3D Artist to bring your ideas to life — feel free to reach out!

  • Substance Painter
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing
  • 3D Game Art
  • Game Asset
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Design
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Vehicle Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Printing
  • Character Design
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Scanning
  • Blender
  • Game Prop
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Art
Matthew P.

Oro Valley, Arizona

$52/hr
5.0
146 jobs

Greetings! I specialize in character and prop modeling for games and I have a work flow to make sure assets are well optimized for game engines. I can animate and make shaders/ materials in Unity and Unreal. I've worked on projects for big named companies such as Coca-Cola and AT&T involving VR and demos for products. I've also worked on a few games for Steam and mobile. My skill sets include 3D modeling/ sculpting, 3D animation, texturing, special FX, and rigging. My software knowledge includes but is not limited to Blender, Zbrush, Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Unreal Engine 4, Photoshop, and Unity 3D.

  • Substance Painter
  • 3D Modeling
  • Blender
  • 3D Texturing
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Design
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Animation
  • Substance Designer
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Character Design
  • Game Design
Mykola M.

Kropyvnytskyy, Ukraine

$35/hr
5.0
36 jobs

Hi! I'm 3D artist with a strong background in modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation. I specialize in creating high-quality assets for games, animations, and visualizations. Skilled in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter, Unity, UE, Photoshop etc., I bring ideas to life with attention to detail and optimized workflows. Let's collaborate on your next project! 🔧 Tools and Technologies: Modeling and Sculpting: Maya/3DsMax/Zbrush Texturing and baking: Substance Painter/Photoshop/Marmoset Toolbag Rendering: Arnold/Corona/Marmoset Game Engine: Unity/UE Rigging: Maya 💡 Services: ✔️ 3D Modeling & Sculpting Creation of high-poly and low-poly models of high quality, for almost any needs. From stylized and optimized assets for mobile games, to detailed models for photorealistic rendering! ✔️ Texturing & UV Mapping Knowledge of Substance Painter, Photoshop, Marmoset Toolbag and other software, in combination with a strong understanding of UV, allows me to create textures of any complexity and quality. ✔️ Rendering & Lighting The experience gained over the years while working with architectural visualization and various game engines allows me to achieve results that will satisfy you! ✔️ Game-Ready Assets Long-term experience in developing models for VR, AR and mobile applications and games gives me the opportunity to create high-quality and optimized models for various platforms. 🔥 Let's create something amazing together! If you are looking for an experienced 3D artist who combines technical knowledge with artistic vision, I would be happy to bring your idea to life!

  • 3D Architectural Visualization
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D File Format
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Image
  • VR Application
  • AR & VR
  • Game
  • Game Asset
  • Animation
  • Modeling
  • Mobile Game
  • Autodesk Maya

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