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Benjamin O.

Panama City Beach, Florida

$30/hr
4.9
217 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

  • KeyShot
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 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
12 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.

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

Carol Stream, Illinois

$45/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I create production-ready 3D assets/characters and cinematic visuals that help clients stand out in games, films, and marketing. Backed by 7+ years of experience in Unreal Engine, Blender, ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and 3D printing, I deliver results that are both visually striking and technically solid. Services I offer: Unreal Engine cinematics & environment design 3D Character modeling & texturing (Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter) 3D assets for games, VR/AR, and animation Video editing and color grading in DaVinci Resolve 3D printing & prototyping (on demand) Clients describe me as reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to collaborate with. I value clear communication and adaptability, making sure projects move smoothly whether I work independently or as part of a creative team. My goal is to bring your ideas to life with cinematic visuals and production-ready models, always on time and with a professional finish.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Modeling
  • Blender
  • 3D Texturing
  • Surface Modeling
  • 3D Modeling
  • Character Modeling
  • Unreal Engine
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • 3D Printing
  • Environmental Design
Matthew P.

Oro Valley, Arizona

$52/hr
5.0
145 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
Rockley B.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Senior 3D Generalist & Environment Specialist I build high-quality, performance-optimized 3D environments and game assets for Unreal Engine and Unity — including VR titles for Meta Quest and AAA-style real-time experiences. With solid professional experience across environment and level design, modeling, texturing, lighting, and optimization, I focus on creating visuals that look cinematic while meeting strict performance and technical constraints for games and VR platforms. I’ve contributed to projects for major studios and brands, including work related to AAA games, high-end real-time productions, films, and interactive AR/VR experiences. 🔥 What I Deliver Unreal Engine 4 / 5 environment creation & integration Unity real-time environments & VR scene builds VR-optimized assets for Meta Quest Environment art, scene composition & lighting 3D modeling, clean topology, UVs & PBR texturing LODs, memory budgets & performance optimization Level design, polish & QA support Real-time rendering & in-engine cinematography Shader Graph, VFX Graph & vegetation systems Blueprint graphs, animation blend systems & Unreal Groom assets Metahumans & motion-capture integration Art direction, team leadership & mentorship AI-assisted art development & advanced prompting I understand the balance between art direction and technical execution — ensuring assets are production-ready, scalable, and integrate smoothly into existing pipelines with fewer revisions. 🛠 Tools & Technologies Unreal Engine | Unity | Blender | Maya | Substance Painter & Designer | ZBrush | Photoshop | VR Pipelines | WebAR | PlayCanvas | Vectary | Midjourney | Gemini

  • Substance Painter
  • Art Direction
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Texturing & Shading
  • 3D Rendering
  • Game Background & Environment
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Game Art
  • Unity
  • Level Design
  • AR & VR
  • Photogrammetry
  • Environmental Design
  • Virtual Reality Game
Cristin Kibodeaux T.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I'm Cristin - Senior 3D Artist & 3D Modeling Specialist. 3D Artist | 500+ Completed Projects | Game-Ready & 3D Printing Specialist Expertise: 3D Modeling, Sculpting, Hard Surface, Retopology, Texturing, UV Unwrapping, Rendering & Print Optimization. Software: Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maya, Marvelous Designer, Cura / PrusaSlicer. Let's collaborate! With two decades of hands-on expertise and your vision, we will achieve something remarkable. Message me today to get started! 🔥 Senior 3D Artist & Digital Sculptor ⏱ 20+ Years of Experience ✏️ 800+ Production-Ready Models Delivered 💎 Proficient in Blender, ZBrush & Substance Painter ⭐️ Specialized in Game-Ready Assets & 3D Printable Models 💪 Proactive Communication & Complete Pipeline Management 🎨 Consistent Top-Rated Client Satisfaction 🚀 Delivering Clean Topology, Flawless UVs & Optimized Meshes With over two decades of dedicated experience in the 3D industry, I specialize in bringing ideas to life through high-quality 3D modeling, detailed digital sculpting, and production-ready asset creation. Whether you need hyper-optimized assets for game engines or watertight, manifold models designed specifically for 3D printing, I combine classic artistic principles with modern technical workflows to deliver exceptional results every single time. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with game developers, tabletop creators, indie studios, product designers, and entrepreneurs across the globe. My focus is always on understanding your creative and technical requirements from day one—saving you time, reducing revisions, and ensuring your project runs effortlessly. 💪 My Technical & Creative Process Every project I take on receives meticulous attention to detail. My workflow is structured to fit seamlessly into standard studio pipelines or independent project workflows: Concept Analysis: Understanding aesthetic goals, poly-count restrictions, texture requirements, or print specifications. High-Poly Sculpting: Crafting detailed forms, hard-surface elements, or organic characters with artistic precision. Optimization & Retopology: Creating clean, efficient edge loops designed for real-time rendering and performance. UV Unwrapping & Texturing: Generating clean UV maps and high-detail PBR textures (Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, Normal, AO). Print Preparation: Ensuring models are 100% watertight (manifold), properly scaled, keyed, hollowed, and split for 3D printing. Final Delivery: Delivering organized source files in all required export formats (.FBX, .OBJ, .STL, .BLEND, .ZTL). 🛠 Tools & Software Stack Blender: Modeling, Retopology, UV Mapping, Cycles/EEVEE Rendering ZBrush: Digital Sculpting, High-Detail Characters, Organic Forms Substance 3D Painter: PBR Texturing, Material Creation, Baking Autodesk Maya: Hard-Surface Modeling, Asset Prep, Pipeline Integration Marvelous Designer: 3D Cloth Simulation & Garment Creation Slicers: Cura, PrusaSlicer, Chitubox for 3D Print Analysis 🎨 Areas of Core Expertise Game-Ready Asset Creation: Low-poly and mid-poly models fully optimized for Unity, Unreal Engine, and mobile platforms. 3D Printable Modeling: Watertight STL/OBJ models optimized for FDM, SLA, and Resin printing (miniatures, collectibles, functional parts). Digital Sculpting & Detailing: Organic creatures, characters, busts, and intricate surface details. Hard Surface Modeling: Props, weapons, industrial designs, vehicles, and mechanical components. Clean Retopology & UV Unwrapping: Animation-friendly mesh structures with zero overlapping geometry. PBR Texturing & Materials: Realistic, stylized, and hand-painted texturing tailored to your project style. High-Quality Product Renders: Studio-lit 3D renders perfect for marketing, e-commerce, and client presentations. 🤝 Why Clients Work With Me Experience You Can Trust: With 20+ years in the industry, I know how to avoid common technical pitfalls and solve complex modeling challenges before they impact your timeline. Flawless Technical Execution: Zero inverted normals, clear naming conventions, proper scene scales, and clean organization. Clear & Dependable Communication: I keep you updated at every major milestone so you are never left guessing about progress. On-Time Delivery: I respect deadlines and honor project commitments without compromising quality. 🔑 Keywords: 3D artist, 3D modeling specialist, Blender artist, ZBrush sculptor, 3D game assets, game-ready models, 3D printable models, STL files, miniatures modeling, hard surface modeling, organic sculpting, retopology, UV unwrapping, PBR texturing, Substance Painter, low poly, high poly, 3D print optimization, product rendering, digital sculpting, character modeling, prop design, Unity assets, Unreal Engine models, watertight 3D models.

  • 3D Art
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Avatar
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Illustration
  • 3D Vehicle Modeling
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Architectural Visualization
  • 3D Product Rendering

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