With nearly a decade of experience in the creative industry, I am committed to delivering satisfactory services to all my clients. I have worked in visual effects, 3d animations and game development.
"Thanks Abdullah. You are a nice person and have put so much effort on the project. I am extremely satisfied with the result. Good job!"
The above excerpt is from a review by one of my many satisfied clients. You can rest assured of a similar experience working with me. My skill set includes;
-modelling
-texturing
-rigging
-animation
-composition
-digital matte painting
-video editing
-and more
Reach out today and let me help execute your vision.
Christopher A.
3D Game Artist and Animator | 2D Game Assets, Characters, Animation
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr$25 per hour5.0 (3) 4 jobs $400+ total earnings
Great games deserve visuals that feel alive. I’m Christopher, a 2D & 3D game artist and animator creating game ready models, characters, environments, and animations built for real time engines like Unreal and Unity.
I work across the full production pipeline from modeling and sculpting to rigging, animation, rendering, and supporting 2D game art when projects need it.
🧱 🎮 3D Modeling, Animation & Game Assets
🎭 3D Character Modeling & Animation
• Stylized and semi realistic characters
• Retopology and clean mesh preparation
• Character rigging and skinning
• Facial rigs and blend shapes
• Game loop animations (idle, run, jump, attack, emotes)
• Cinematic character motion for trailers and cutscenes
🧩 3D Game Assets & Environment Models
• Props, collectibles, weapons, and interactive objects
• Modular environment assets
• Stylized environment pieces
• Game ready topology optimized for engines
• LOD preparation for Unity and Unreal
✍️ Modeling, Sculpting & Texturing
• Hard surface and organic modeling
• High poly sculpting for characters and props
• UV unwrapping and texture baking
• PBR texturing workflows
• Stylized and realistic material setups
🌟 Lighting, Rendering & Presentation
• Real time lighting setups
• Cinematic lighting and scene composition
• Portfolio turntables and product renders
• Promotional visuals for games and products
🎞 Motion & Promotional Animation
• Character gameplay animations
• Logo and mascot animation
• Camera flythroughs and cinematic shots
• 360° product and character turntables
⚔️ Tools
Blender • ZBrush • Maya • Substance Painter • 3ds Max
Marmoset Toolbag • Unreal Engine • Unity • After Effects
🎨 2D Game Art & Visual Design Support
🟣 Pixel Art & Game Assets
• Tilemaps for environments and levels
• Characters, NPCs, monsters and pets
• Props, items, UI icons and collectibles
• Stylized, retro, or modern pixel visuals
🟠 2D Game Animation
• Frame by frame animations
• Character idle, run, jump and attack cycles
• Sprite sheets and animation loops
• Hand drawn or pixel animation workflows
🔵 Character & Creature Design
• Stylized characters and creatures
• RPG, fantasy, sci fi and chibi designs
• Expression sheets and pose sheets
• Character turnarounds and references
🟢 Game Environments & Level Visuals
• Parallax backgrounds and layered scenery
• Scene concepts and level mockups
• Environment illustrations and world visuals
⚪ Game UI & UX
• HUD elements and interface icons
• Health bars, XP meters, inventory systems
• Menu layouts and mobile UI
🔴 Steam Capsule & Game Launch Art
• Steam capsule images and headers
• Store banners and promotional art
• Game key visuals and cover illustrations
🟡 Game Pitch Deck Visuals
• Investor and publisher pitch decks
• Character highlights and gameplay diagrams
• Visual presentation layouts
🛠 2D Tools
Krita • Aseprite • Affinity Designer • Infinite Design
🚀 Why Developers Work With Me
✅ Game ready assets optimized for real time engines
✅ Complete pipeline from modeling to animation and visuals
✅ Flexible styles from stylized to semi realistic
✅ Clear communication and reliable delivery
📩 Send your project details and let’s build visuals players remember.
Ayomide A.
3D Character Animation | 3D Cartoon Animation | 3D Animation Video
Offa, Nigeria
$15/hr$15 per hour5.0 (3) 3 jobs $41 total earnings
I specialize in transforming idea into clean, perfect animations. Whether you have a rough sketch, illustration, or storyline idea, i will animate it with smooth, expressive motion ready for games, apps, explainer videos, product video, and social media.
If you need high-quality animation with precision, personality, and professional structure, you’re in the right place.
🎬 My Services Include
✔️ Script-Based Animation
✔️ Storyboarding
✔️ Custom Character Design
✔️ Background Design & Scene Creation
✔️ Custom 2D Cartoon Animation
✔️ Character Animation
✔️ Story-Based Animations
✔️ Explainer Videos
✔️ Cartoon Commercials & Ads
✔️ YouTube Cartoon Videos
✔️ Kids Animation Content
✔️ Social Media Animated Content
✔️ Background Music Integration
✔️ Full HD High-Resolution Delivery
✔️ Ai Video Generator
✔️ Ai Video Creation
✔️ Ai Music Video
✔️ Ai Product Video Ads
✔️ Ai Animation Video
From clean storyboard to professional animation, I create polished animations designed to stand out and elevate your project. Let’s collaborate to turn your static artwork into dynamic motion that leaves a lasting impression.
Kindly reach out and let's discuss your project.
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