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10.0
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Yerevan, Armenia
$30 USD per hour
Hello everyone! This is ART LAND Design! A dedicated and hardworking 3D visualization agency with more than 20 years of experience in innovative architectural design and 3D realistic visualization. Our passion for our work has pushed us this far in this field, and we can proudly say that we have never let our clients down. We understand the requirements of our clients properly and make sure to keep it transparent by maintaining regular communication with them, as we believe communication is the key to perfection. We also ensure that you have the best-in-class quality outcome within the deadline so that you don't get left behind in this race for success. Our expertise includes- ● 3D Realistic Visualization, including architectural, product, and 3D animation projects (Modeling, Texturing, Rendering, and animating). ● Virtual Tours ● 3D Interactive Presentation ● 3D Character modeling, rigging and animating ● 3D Web application (WebGL) We have a team of 10 passionate professionals who are incredibly hardworking and dedicated. We make sure to offer our clients high-quality work. Hence we only use premium-quality software such as 3ds max, AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, Blender, Unreal, Unity, Lumion, Photoshop, After Effects, V-Ray, Corona, Cycles, Vantage, Octane, etc. You can contact us anytime as we’re available for our clients 24×7. Hope to hear from you soon!
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Karnal, India
$25 USD per hour
*Available online on CHAT 24x7 || 100% Job Satisfaction* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 Star rating and a preferred freelancer on this platform I specialize in creating high-quality 3D designs and 3D Renders that bring ideas to life with precision and creativity. Whether you need product visualization, 3D designs for 3D printing, architectural renders, character modeling, CAD to 3D conversion or animation, I deliver stunning, photorealistic, and optimized 3D assets tailored to your needs. My Services: ✅ Product Visualization & 3D Rendering – Realistic 3D renders of products for marketing, eCommerce, and presentations. ✅3D Mechanical Modeling & CAD Models for printing (STEP, IGES, STL, DXF) ✅ Character & Game Assets – High and low-poly models optimized for games and animations. ✅ Environment & Scene Creation – Immersive 3D environments for films, games, and virtual experiences. ✅ 3D Motion & Animation – Smooth and dynamic animations for advertising, storytelling, and more. ✅Architectural Visualization – Interior & exterior designs with lifelike lighting and textures. 💡 I focus on accuracy, creativity, and timely delivery, ensuring every project meets client requirements while maintaining professional quality standards. Whether you need conceptual designs, presentation visuals, or production-ready models, I am here to help transform your vision into reality. Let’s collaborate to bring your ideas to 3D life! 🚀
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Ludhiana, India
$25 USD per hour
I'm a 3D Artist with more than 18 years of experience in making 3D Modeling / Sculpting, texturing, renderings, and rigging for numerous clients. I can take on a number of different 3D graphics services, including: ✅ 3D modeling and texturing ✅ 3D Printing models ( Collectibles/miniatures/Figures ) ✅ Product rendering and 3D product mockups ✅ Architectural Interior & exterior realistic renderings ✅ Rigging ✅ 3D Animation ✅ 3D NFTs ✅ I am very responsive and available almost all the time so it's not hard to reach me, TRY IT :D ✅ I will only take your job if I am confident I can provide you with what exactly you need, So quality & time is my utmost priority. ✅ Last but not least, You can check my reviews from other clients, Because some Great people said, ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS, LOL Software I am experienced in : ✅ Maya ✅ Zbrush ✅ Blender ✅ 3ds max Vray/Corona ✅ Photoshop ✅ Substance painter ✅ Unity ✅ Unreal Engine Ultimately, I'm a freelancer who has worked hard to build a reputation for hard work, professional communication, and top-quality products. I've worked with companies like Aberle Films in the past, constantly picking up more projects as they found my work far beyond satisfactory.
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Mohali, India
$30 USD per hour
My Name is Azra expert in engineering, architectural designs, 2D, 3D.modeling, construction drawings, landscape, interior, exterior designs and highway and roads Hydrology & hydraulics work with multiple software’s. Also i have good hand in AI, 2D, 3D Architecture modeling, rendering and walkthrough /Enscape. I hope my high skills and rich working experience will be satisfied your requirements perfectly. My Skills and Working experience: With my fluent English conversation, I can help you achieve clear success in: Scope of work - * Housing design. * Interior design. * Landscaping plans. * Architectural Guidance. * Space lighting. *ArchiCAD * Revit *Tekla *Rhino *Rhino grasshopper *CATIA *Abaqus *Keyshot10 *clo3d *Autocad,3dmax,Maya,Blender,Zbrush,Daz3.Luminos,3d printing etc i am expert in 3d animation ,3D printing model/ 3d model/solid work/ auto cad, drafting, sketchup/ ,interior/exterior design etc » Website Designs and Development, WordPress/php/html » App Designs » Logo Designs » Facebook Cover Pages » Conceptualizing Company Names » Print Designs » Visiting cards and invitations » hand/sketch/drawing » Banner /poster /flyer/Brochure/advertisement » vector illustration /carton/portrait design
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8.6
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Taraori, India
$19 USD per hour
⭐ Welcome to my profile! ⭐ Available online on CHAT 24x7 || 100% Job Satisfaction *NO UPFRONT PAYMENT || RELEASE FUNDS WHEN YOU ARE 100% SATISFIED* I work with individuals & companies of all sizes as an integrated part of their marketing or content management teams, carrying projects from concept to completion, and always with the goal of achieving marketing objectives. Services: #3D modeling and Rendering #3D Animation #Architecture #Graphic Designing #Photoshop #Illustrations #Video Editing #Mechanical Designing If you are looking to supplement your team with out-of-the-box thinking that not only generates ideas but has the skills and resources necessary to execute within budget and on time, Please Get in Touch.
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Gamsa, Egypt
$50 USD per hour
Hi! I'm a 3D artist I also give my customers happiness—professionalism and peace of mind in the process of working. ✨ Why Me? ✅ I have 10+ years of experience & skills in : ▶ 3D Realistic Rendering ▶ 3D Modeling ▶ 3D Printing and Manufacturing ▶ 3D Realistic Product Visualization ▶ 3D Animation Product Videos ▶ 3D Architectural Visualization ▶ 3D Realistic Visualization for Furniture ▶ SolidWorks ▶ CAD Designs ▶ Product Design ▶ Manufacturing Drawings ▶ Mechanical Designs ✅ I have professional experience in: Blender, SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, 3Ds Max, Maya, Zbrush, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere ✅ High-End Realistic Quality I focus on creating realistic, visually compelling, and technically accurate work that meets professional industry standards. ✅ Engineering & Manufacturing Knowledge Beyond visuals, I understand production processes, mechanical functionality, materials, and manufacturing requirements, allowing me to create designs that are both beautiful and practical. ✅ Always Available: Need support at any time of the day? I’m here for you. Your project is my priority, no matter when inspiration strikes or adjustments are needed. ✅ I work quickly and efficiently, with knowledge and high aesthetic criteria, in order to provide fast, high-quality, and sophisticated services. I look forward to working with you! Let's send me a message, and let's create great things together!
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93%
SAS NAGAR (MOHALI), India
$50 USD per hour
🌟 About Me Hi! I’m Neeraj, a Professional 3D Designer & Animator with over 12 years of experience in the creative industry. I’m passionate about transforming ideas into visually striking 3D designs and animations that truly stand out. I take pride in delivering high-quality, realistic, and detail-oriented results that exceed client expectations — on time and within budget. Whether you need a product visualization, architectural render, or an animated video, I’ll bring your vision to life with precision and creativity. 🎨 My Expertise Includes: 🧱 3D Modeling & Rendering Realistic models for Products, Characters, Equipment, Vehicles, Jewellery, Bags, Trophies, Coins, Clothes, NFTs, and more. 🏠 3D Architectural Visualization Interior & Exterior Design, Floor Plans, and Landscapes with photorealistic rendering. 🎬 3D Animation Storyboard-based animations: Product Demos, Walkthroughs, Story Animations, and more. 🎞️ 2D Animation & Video Editing Explainer Videos, Business Presentations, Promotional Videos, VFX, and Editing. 🧰 Software Proficiency 3ds Max | Blender | SolidWorks | Maya | Cinema 4D | SketchUp | Fusion 360 | Revit | Photoshop | After Effects | Premiere Pro | Illustrator 💡 Why Choose Me? ✅ 12+ Years of Professional Experience ✅ 100% Quality & Realism Guaranteed ✅ Quick Turnaround & Excellent Communication ✅ Creative Solutions Tailored to Your Needs ✅ Long-term Collaboration Focus I’m ready to start working on your next project and help bring your creative vision to life. Let’s build something amazing together — because Creativity StARTS Here! 🎨
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99%
Kharar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), India
$45 USD per hour
With more than 18+ years in the industry as a 3D Designer. I have wealth of knowledge and experience in developing 3D designs for :- Buildings (Interior, Exterior & Landscape), Products, Characters, , Printable models, Vehicles, Furniture, Jewelry, UV Mapping/Unwrapping , NFT , Second life game ,Unity engine5. and AR/VR models. I am skilled in the following applications (3D software’s) :- - 3DS Max:- Vray:--Maya :- ZBrush :- Blender :- Revit :- AutoCAD:- Lumion :-Solidwork:- Revit :-Substance painter:- PBR Texture:- Photoshop:- After effect. As a 3D Designer I have expertise in:- - 3D Modelling , Texturing ,Rendering , Animation, UV Mapping/Unwrapping , NFT , Second life game and Unity Engine 5. Trust me with your project – together we can turn your vision into a beautifully functional reality! I take responsibility for ensuring that any work undertaken is done to your satisfaction. "Quality of work is my responsibility, Client satisfaction is my main goal" Regards Avtar Singh.
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8.0
95%
Moga, India
$25 USD per hour
Hello! I'm Kirandeep Kaur, a Creative Designer, 3D Artist, Animator, and Web Developer dedicated to turning ideas into professional, high-quality digital solutions. With expertise in Graphic Design, Branding, Illustrations, 2D & 3D Modeling, Animation, Architectural Visualization, Website Design, and AI-powered content creation, I help businesses and individuals bring their visions to life with creativity and precision. I am proficient in industry-leading design and development software, as well as modern AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, HeyGen, Midjourney, and other advanced creative platforms, enabling me to deliver innovative and efficient solutions for every project. My Services ✅ Any type of engineering related work ✅ Graphic Design & Branding ✅ Logo Design & Corporate Identity ✅ Illustrations & Digital Artwork ✅ 2D & 3D Modeling & Rendering ✅ Product & Architectural Visualization ✅ Animation & Motion Graphics ✅ Website Design & Development ✅ Social Media Content Creation ✅ Images, Videos & Content ✅ Marketing & Promotional Materials Why Work With Me? ✔ Professional and Creative Designs ✔ Fast Communication & Reliable Support ✔ Attention to Detail ✔ On-Time Project Delivery ✔ Affordable Pricing with Premium Quality ✔ 100% Commitment to Client Satisfaction Whether you need a stunning design, an engaging animation, a professional website, or AI-powered creative solutions, I am here to help deliver outstanding results that exceed expectations.
A 3D rigging artist builds the digital skeletons, control systems, and deformation setups that allow 3D characters, creatures, and props to move convincingly inside animation, film, and game pipelines. Hiring a freelance 3D rigging artist gives you production-ready rigs that animators can pose quickly, art directors can iterate on, and game engines can run efficiently — without the overhead of staffing a full technical animation team.
A 3D rigging artist sits between modeling and animation. They take a static 3D model and turn it into a controllable puppet by constructing a joint hierarchy, binding the mesh through skin weighting, and building intuitive controllers that animators use to drive performance. The quality of the rig directly affects how fast animation gets produced and how natural the final motion looks on screen.
Beyond the skeleton, a rigging specialist solves deformation problems: shoulders that collapse, knees that pop, faces that lose volume when they smile. They write expressions, set up constraints, and often script tools that make the rig faster to use. A strong rig is invisible — animators stop thinking about the technology and focus on the performance.
Most professional rigging work happens in Autodesk Maya, which remains the industry default for character rigging in film, television, and AAA games. Blender has become a serious second standard, especially for indie studios and motion graphics teams, with rigging handled through Rigify and custom armatures. 3ds Max is common in architectural visualization and certain game pipelines using its CAT and Biped systems. Houdini sees use for procedural and creature rigging where simulation is involved.
Auto-rigging frameworks such as Advanced Skeleton, mGear, Studio Library, and the Maya HumanIK system speed up baseline character setup. Game-engine-specific work involves Unreal Engine's Control Rig and Unity's animation rigging package. Scripting in Python, MEL, or PyMEL is expected at a senior level for building reusable tools.
Strong rigging candidates show breadth across character, creature, and prop work, plus depth in at least one specialty such as facial rigging or game-engine optimization. Look at their reel for range of motion tests — squash and stretch, extreme poses, facial expressions, and clean deformation at joints. A demo reel that only shows finished animation without exposing the rig controls is a warning sign; ask to see the rig in playback with controllers visible.
Portfolio markers worth weighting heavily include credited work on shipped games or released animation, custom tool development, and rigs that other animators have used in production rather than personal exercises. Tool proficiency in Maya plus at least one of Blender, Houdini, or Unreal Control Rig signals adaptability.
Useful interview questions to copy and ask:
Rigging rarely lives alone. Many freelance riggers also offer 3D modeling, character animation, skin weight painting, technical animation, and shader or pipeline scripting. For full character production, clients often bundle rigging with modeling, texturing, and animation under a single freelancer or small team. If you need motion capture data cleaned and retargeted, look for riggers with HumanIK or MotionBuilder experience.
Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of 3D rigging artists spanning film veterans, game industry technical animators, and indie generalists comfortable across Maya, Blender, and Unreal. You can post a single character rig, a full creature lineup, or an ongoing pipeline role and receive bids from freelancers who specialize in exactly the deformation style, software, and engine you need. Profiles surface verified work history, completed project counts, ratings, and portfolio reels so you can shortlist with confidence. Clients on Freelancer.com set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, and Milestone Payments hold funds securely until each rig delivery is approved.
Ready to bring your characters to life with production-grade deformation and animator-friendly controls?
Hiring a rigger goes smoothly when the brief is technical and specific. Riggers bid based on character complexity, deformation requirements, and target software, so the more detail you share, the more accurate the proposals. Here is how to run the process on Freelancer.com.
The project brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A clear technical brief filters for riggers whose toolset and deformation style match your needs, and weeds out generalists who cannot meet your engine or pipeline requirements. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong rigging proposal shows the freelancer has read your brief, identifies technical risks, and proposes a concrete approach to the trickiest parts of your character. Read each bid carefully and shortlist riggers who reason like technical animators rather than offering generic templates.
Final selection combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For rigging specifically, weigh consistency across multiple rigs more heavily than a single polished hero piece — production rigging is about reliability across a roster, not a one-off showcase. Review portfolios for clean deformation under extreme poses, well-organized control hierarchies, and rigs other animators have used successfully.
A standard biped character rig with basic facial controls typically takes one to three weeks for an experienced freelancer, while complex creature rigs or production-grade facial systems can take four to eight weeks. Mechanical or prop rigs are often delivered in a few days. Timelines depend on revision rounds, deformation complexity, and whether the rig must integrate with a specific game engine or studio pipeline.
A rigging artist builds the controls and skeleton; an animator uses those controls to create motion. They are distinct disciplines, though some freelancers do both. If your project needs both rig construction and animated shots, you can either hire one generalist or bring on separate specialists for cleaner results on demanding work.
Yes — rigging requires a finished, topology-clean model with proper edge flow around joints, especially the face, shoulders, hips, and knees. If your model has not been built with animation in mind, the rigger may request retopology first or recommend a modeler. Sending the rigger your model file in advance for a topology check is standard practice.
Yes. Game-engine rigging is a recognized specialty. Look for freelancers experienced with humanoid skeleton standards, bone count limits, FBX export settings, and engine-specific tools such as Unreal's Control Rig or Unity's animation rigging package. Mention your target engine in the brief so bids reflect the right expertise.
For one or a handful of characters, a freelance rigger is faster, more direct, and more cost-effective. Studios make sense when you need a coordinated pipeline across dozens of assets with shared tooling. Many production teams hire freelance riggers for overflow work even when an in-house team exists.
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