3D Character Designer (Freelance)

• Design and model 3D characters, creatures, and props from concept art or design briefs. 
• Sculpt detailed high-poly models and create optimized low-poly assets for production. 
• Develop UV maps, textures, and materials (realistic or stylized, depending on project needs). 
• Rig and skin characters for animation, ensuring natural movement and deformation. 
• Create character animations (idle, movement, facial, cinematic sequences, etc.). 
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Animators, and Technical Artists to maintain artistic style and technical quality. 
• Integrate assets into production pipelines (film, animation, advertising, or interactive media).
• Stay up to date with industry tools and techniques to improve quality and workflow efficiency. 

MUST HAVE

• Degree in Art, Animation, Game Design, or related field, or equivalent experience. 
• 3+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist/Animator. 
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, proportions, movement, and character design principles. 
• Proficiency in: 
  • Maya / Blender / 3ds Max (modeling, rigging, animation). 
  • ZBrush (sculpting). 
  • Substance Painter / Photoshop (texturing). 
  • (Bonus) Motion capture workflow integration. 
• Experience in rigging, skinning, and creating expressive character animations. 
• Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing 3D character models and animations. 

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in cinematic animation or VFX production. 
• Ability to work across multiple art styles (realistic, stylized). 
• Understanding of facial rigging and lip-sync animation. 
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine / Unity for real-time rendering.