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Senior 3D Artist
EMEA
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
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Veteran artist with over 10 years in the industry, skilled in texturing and environment modeling.
Low-Poly Modeling
Lolly
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Lead 3D Modeler
APAC
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Lead modeler known for innovative designs and leadership in cross-functional teams.
Shader Design
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Dino
3D Sculptor
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APAC
Location
$75,000
Salary
$36/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Creative sculptor focusing on characters and creatures, proficient with ZBrush and Maya.
Featured Skills
Digital Sculpting
Astro
3D Modeler
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AMER
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
97%
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Experienced in creating detailed 3D assets for various platforms, specializing in character modeling and animation.
Featured Skills
3D Modeling
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Senior 3D Artist
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EMEA
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
Approval Rating
Veteran artist with over 10 years in the industry, skilled in texturing and environment modeling.
Featured Skills
Low-Poly Modeling
Pink Prism
3D Visual Designer
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AMER
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Design professional with expertise in creating immersive 3D environments and user experiences.
Featured Skills
Environment Asset Development
Lolly
Lead 3D Modeler
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APAC
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Lead modeler known for innovative designs and leadership in cross-functional teams.
Featured Skills
Shader Design
Pixel
3D Asset Developer
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APAC
Location
$78,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Skilled asset developer with a knack for optimizing 3D models for performance and quality.
Featured Skills
Lighting Setup
Sphinx
3D Texture Artist
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AMER
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
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Dedicated texture artist specializing in high-quality assets with proficiency in Substance Painter.
Featured Skills
UV Unwrapping
Bouncy
Junior 3D Modeler
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EMEA
Location
$60,000
Salary
$29/hr
Hourly Rate
86%
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Enthusiastic junior modeler with a passion for game design and a solid foundation in 3D software.
Featured Skills
Texture Creation
Bunny
3D Animator
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EMEA
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Talented animator with experience in character rigs and fluid animations, passionate about storytelling.
Featured Skills
Character Rigging
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">3D Modeling Creation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating high-poly models for films and animations.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Building low-poly models for real-time applications.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Sculpting characters using digital sculpting software.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing environment assets for game development.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Texture and Material Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating realistic textures from photographs and scans.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing custom shaders for specific rendering needs.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Unwrapping UVs for proper texture alignment.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing material libraries for different styles and themes.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Animation and Rigging</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Rigging characters for animation in various software.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Animating character movements using keyframes and curves.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating blend shapes for facial animations.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Simulating physical movements such as cloth or hair.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Rendering and Presentation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up lighting for realistic scene presentations.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Configuring camera angles to enhance visual appeal.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Rendering high-quality images or animations for projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Preparing models for export in various 3D formats.</div></div>

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