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I am building a game-ready creature and need a skilled Blender artist to take it from concept to fully-animated asset. The model must read as a believable, physically accurate monster—think realistic anatomy, skin detail, and convincing materials—while remaining optimised for a real-time engine. Scope of work • Model and sculpt the creature in Blender, keeping a clean, low-poly game mesh with an efficient UV layout. • Bake and paint high-resolution textures (colour, normal, roughness, metallic). • Create a flexible rig with IK/FK controls that supports body movement, facial expressions and combat actions. • Produce separate looping animations for: – locomotion (idle, walk, run) – facial emotion passes (snarl, roar, pain, etc.) – core combat moves (melee strike, hit-reaction, death) Acceptance criteria 1. Asset imports without errors into UE5/Unity. 2. Each animation is on its own non-overlapping timeline, rooted at origin, and seamlessly loops where appropriate. 3. Final delivery includes the .blend file, exported FBX with rig + animations, and 4K PNG texture maps. If you thrive on creature work and can showcase similar realistic monsters in your portfolio, I’d love to see them and discuss scheduling the milestones.
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Hi Mazen F., Last week I finished a near-identical creature for UE5—realistic anatomy, 4K PBR maps, IK/FK rig, and full locomotion/combat set—so I’m confident I can handle this really well. I’ll sculpt in Blender, retopo a clean low‑poly, unwrap efficient UVs, bake crisp details, and paint color/normal/rough/metal. I build a flexible rigg for body + facial, then create separate, looping clips that import cleanly to UE5/Unity, rooted at origin with non‑overlapping actions. I can share similar monsters from my portfolio. i would like to know the below. - Which engine/pipeline do you want first (UE5 with root motion or in‑place, or Unity Mecanim), and target fps/scale? - What are your budgets: tri count and texture sets (single 4K vs head/body splits), and facial via blendshapes or bones? I think we should. - Pack roughness/metallic/AO into one RGB map and include 2K LODs to cut memory without losing fidelity. - Lock a consistent skeleton naming so every animation is drop‑in and avoids retarget issues. Lets follow a plan like this. 1) I blockout and sculpt forms, share refs and turntables for quick sign‑off. 2) I retopo, UV, and bake maps for a tight, efficient game mesh. 3) I texture and tune materials, provide lookdev previews for approval. 4) I rig, animate (idle/walk/run, snarl/roar/pain, melee/hit/death), test import, then deliver .blend, FBX, and 4K PNGs
$750 USD in 9 days
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Hello, I can develop your game-ready creature in Blender with realistic anatomy, detailed sculpting, and optimized topology suitable for real-time engines like UE5 or Unity. I have experience in character/creature modeling, rigging, and animation pipelines including UV mapping, texture baking, and creating clean IK/FK rigs for smooth gameplay-ready movement. What level of realism are you aiming for—slightly stylized or fully photorealistic monster design? I will deliver a fully rigged and animated creature asset with optimized meshes, 4K textures, and clean export files ready for engine integration. Thanks
$750 USD in 8 days
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Hi there! Madiyar here, and I'd love to help bring your creature to life. My passion for 3D work makes every project enjoyable for me, and it shines through in my commitment to quality and detail. I have a strong foundation in 3D visualization, modeling, and animation- skills that I can put to good use throughout your project. In terms of software, my proficiency in Blender would be a valuable asset to ensure the best utilization of its capabilities. I'm confident in my ability to provide you with a low-poly game mesh that still captures the realistic essence you're looking for. Additionally, having worked extensively with 3ds Max in the past, I definitely know my way around making rigs that support body movements as well as facial expressions. What sets me apart is my dedication to delivering results that are not only artistically pleasing but also technically adept. This isn't just about creating stunning creatures but also about optimizing them for real-time environments like UE5/Unity which I have experience with. If you need proof of my past success in this domaine feel free to review my portfolio which showcases some previous creature works I have done. I'm confident that after doing so you willI appréciate my strong adherence to your project's specifications. Let's chat further about your milestones and how I can exceed your expectations with this project!
$750 USD in 7 days
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As someone who has been immersed in the world of 3D animation for over a decade, I believe I have the skills and experience you need for your game-ready creature project. Having worked extensively with Blender, Maya, and other relevant software, I'm well-versed in creating low-poly but high-quality models that are optimized for real-time engines. To reassure you further, I offer open and reliable communication throughout the project timeline. My 24-hour delivery turnaround reflects not only my commitment to efficiency but also my willingness to adapt my workflow around your preferred schedule. Given my past experience and the skills we require specifically for this assignment, I genuinely feel we would make a great team together. Let's bring your monster from concept to spine-chilling life!
$250 USD in 4 days
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With a passion for breathing life into creatures, I am confident I can bring your monster to life in an impressive manner. As a skilled 3D artist with extensive experience using Blender and Maya, I have successfully created a variety of realistic assets for games, showcasing my ability to create intricate models while keeping low-poly count for optimal real-time rendering. Understanding your need for a creature that looks not only realistic but also physically accurate, I will pay meticulous attention to the creature's anatomy and skin detail, ensuring it reads as a believable monster whilst optimizing it for your chosen game engine. My proficiency extends beyond modeling; I am competent in baking high-resolution textures for color, normal, roughness, and metallic necessary for an immersive gaming experience.
$266 USD in 1 day
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As an experienced and versatile 3D artist adept in game art and animation, I am thrilled to take on your project and bring your creature to life. My comprehensive skills in 3D modelling, rigging and animation with software's like Blender, Maya etc, complements the specific requirements of your project. Over the years, I have developed a strong understanding of optimising models for real-time engines while maintaining their visual integrity, ensuring that your monster is game-ready without compromising on its realistic texture or detail.
$260 USD in 1 day
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Hello! My name is Daniyar. I'm a professional Designer on Freeelancer.com. Top Rated by Rising Star Freelancer Team, who specializes in 3D Modeling, Animation and Visualization. I work with my clients to create beautiful visual assets within tight timelines on affordable budgets. I am dedicated to every project I take on, and will never leave you or your needs by the wayside. I’m an expert in many different areas, including (but not limited to): 3D Modeling 3D Animation 3D Visualization of Exteriors, Interiors, Products, Gadgets and Building Sites 360-Degree 3D panoramic tours of houses 360-Degree Rotation of Products 3D Models from Sketches Blueprints Drawings 2D Animation Effects Fluent in English, highly skilled in design, and passionate about my work, I’m a great choice for any of your projects involving the things listed above. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to talk you through the beginning stages and show you how I can help you. Thanks, and have a lovely day!
$250 USD in 5 days
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Hey, I went through your project requirements. And I can create 3D character and assets modeling in high detail. I will provide photo-realistic renderings and 3D files. Kindly contact me to share reference images and other details. I will start working right away and provide you high quality work. I have experience of 10+ years in 2D design and 3d designing/modeling/texturing/rendering/rigging/animation to provide you best results. I am specialized in software like -3ds Max -Maya -Zbrush -Blender -Keyshot -Solidworks -Vray -Lumion -SketchUp -AutoCAD You can also have a look at my work https://www.freelancer.com/u/whitevulture Looking forward to working with you.
$250 USD in 4 days
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Hello there, We can professionally create your game-ready creature in Blender with realistic anatomy, detailed skin materials, optimized low-poly topology, and efficient UV mapping for UE5 and Unity workflows. The project will include 4K texture maps, IK/FK rigging, facial controls, and separate looping animations for locomotion, emotions, and combat actions. Final delivery will include .blend source files, FBX exports with animations, and optimized game-engine-ready assets. We are professional animator with over 5 years of experience creating smooth, engaging, and high-quality animations. We work on logo animations, explainer videos, social media animations, and motion graphics tailored to your brand style. We focus on clear communication, fast turnaround, and offer unlimited revisions to make sure the final animation meets your expectations. Please visit our profile for portfolio; https://www.freelancer.com/u/Internative123/graphics Best regards, Internative Labs.
$250 USD in 2 days
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Hello! I'm enthusiastic about your animation project. With a strong track record in creating diverse animations, I bring a decade of experience to the table. I've collaborated with various companies and brands, showcasing my versatility. My background includes work as a motion graphics designer for a TV channel. Feel free to explore my portfolio on: https://www.freelancer.in/u/subhrajitmitra Let's discuss your project details further. Thank you for considering my bid!
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, I am capable of creating a fully animated creature asset in Blender from concept to game-ready export. I can deliver clean topology, realistic anatomy, texture baking, facial rig, combat moves, and separate looping animations for engine use. You can see an example of one of those projects in my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/9969559-2d-vector-to-3d-model-and-animation (3D Animations) https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11346113-3d-walkthrough-animations (3D Walkthrough Animations) Thanks & Regards, Humayo.
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I see you need a game‑ready creature — from concept to fully‑animated asset in Blender — realistic anatomy, skin detail, convincing materials, and optimised for real‑time engine performance. We have 8+ years of experience in creature modeling and rigging for games (realistic monsters, quadrupeds, and bipeds; Unity/Unreal ready). To achieve better results, I suggest a "muscle‑first" topology — I'll model the creature's anatomy with flow lines that follow natural muscle groups (even under fur or scales). This allows clean deformation during animation and efficient LOD generation. Skin details (wrinkles, pores, scales) will be baked from a high‑poly sculpt into 2K normal maps, keeping the low‑poly count under 15K triangles while preserving realistic texture. Rig includes IK/FK limbs, a blend shape library (blink, snarl, sneeze), and a tail with physics‑ready bone chain. We're available to start right away and can deliver before your timeline. Share your concept art or reference images (real animals for anatomy inspiration), desired engine (Unreal 5 or Unity), and any movement requirements (walk, run, idle, attack). We'll deliver Blender file with rigged model, FBX/GLB export, 4K texture maps (albedo, normal, roughness, AO), and a test animation loop. Check our portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/mahadhasan012 Thanks, PIXORA STUDIO
$250 USD in 1 day
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3D modeling and 3D printing specialist, I have a keen understanding of the intricate science that goes into creating realistic game-ready assets that not only look good but also function optimally within real-time engines. Through utilizing robust software like Blender, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360, I ensure your creature model will possess clean low-poly game mesh with efficient UV layout while retaining its physical accuracy. My proficiency in delivering print-ready designs showcases my commitment to precision, which will reflect in the quality of texturemaps needed for your project. Moreover, having produced numerous 3D animated assets as well as my expertise in software such as Autodesk Maya and ZBrush supports my ability to sculpt intricate yet believable monsters. I take pride in creating models tailored for performance and durability, which will prove valuable when constructing your creature's movements. Additionally, my knowledge of various file formats including FBX for animations, PNG for textures, and integration with UE5/Unity ensure a seamless importation process.
$299 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I went through your details and this is a full pipeline creature production task, not just modeling. I can take this from concept to a game-ready Blender asset with proper anatomical sculpting, optimized low-poly topology, clean UV layout, and physically believable skin/material work suitable for real-time engines. The rig will be built with a production-grade IK/FK system, including facial controls for expressive performance, and structured to support combat-ready animation sets without deformation issues. All animations will be separated cleanly for idle, locomotion, facial expressions, and combat actions, ensuring engine compatibility for Unreal Engine 5 or Unity without import errors. Before starting, what is the primary gameplay role of this creature—boss encounter, ambient AI, or player-controlled unit? Best Regards, Muskan
$250 USD in 2 days
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Hello! Dear, Consider it done. I’m an Architect, a skilled interior designer specializing in modern wood storage solutions. I’ll design your functional bathroom closet with custom shelves, drawers, and hanging rods—all in sleek, durable wood, ideal for new construction projects. ✅ What I’ll Deliver Modern wood-based design (detailed plans + 3D renders) Optimized storage layout for maximum efficiency PDF/DWG files + 1 free revision. Best Regards. Sharmin.
$500 USD in 4 days
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HI With over 5 years of experience in the 3D visualisation and AutoCAD industry, I have refined my skills to a level where I can flawlessly bring your realistic creature concept to life. As a Zendxb TechHub team member specialising in 3D modelling, animation, and game development, game assets are our forte. We have delivered over 200 projects matching the Dubai standard of excellence - a testament to our attention to detail which aligns perfectly with your needs. You can trust that your project will be handled with utmost care and precision. Allow us to infuse life into your creature character and I promise you an adeptly modelled figure realised in efficient UV layouts; high-resolution textures created with baking and painting techniques; robust rigging with FK/IK controls guaranteeing procedurally authentic bodily movements, facial expressions leading to expressive facial emotions on command; lethally real combat moves animated flawlessly. Finally you get final delivery in the formats you need which includes the .blend file, exported FBX with rig + animations and 4K PNG texture maps through unlimited revisions to ensure complete client satisfaction. Trust me to make something people can really feel.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I would love to work on your game ready creature and bring it from concept to a fully animated high quality asset in Blender. I specialize in realistic creature modeling with clean low poly topology, detailed sculpting, physically accurate anatomy, and production ready UVs and textures. I can also build a flexible IK and FK rig with strong facial controls and deliver smooth, game optimized animations for locomotion, facial expressions, and combat actions that work seamlessly in Unreal Engine or Unity. I always ensure clean exports, proper looping, and organized files that meet engine requirements without issues. I would be happy to share relevant creature work from my portfolio and discuss your milestones in detail. Best Regards Muhammad Abubakar Siddiqui
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I’m very interested in your creature project and can help create a realistic, game-ready monster optimized for both UE5 and Unity workflows. I have experience with: * Blender sculpting and retopology * Realistic anatomy and creature design * Game-ready topology and UV optimization * PBR texturing workflows * Rigging and animation systems for real-time engines What I can deliver: * High-detail sculpt with optimized low-poly game mesh * Clean UV layout and baked texture workflow * 4K texture maps (Base Color, Normal, Roughness, Metallic) * Flexible rig with IK/FK controls * Facial expression setup and combat-ready animation support Animations included: * Idle, walk, and run loops * Facial expressions (snarl, roar, pain, etc.) * Combat animations (attack, hit reaction, death) Technical focus: * UE5/Unity-compatible export pipeline * Clean FBX export with organized animation clips * Rooted animations at origin with seamless looping where required * Efficient topology for real-time performance Deliverables: * .blend source file * FBX export with rig and animations * 4K PNG texture package * Organized project structure for future expansion Estimated timeline: * Modeling/sculpting: 1–2 weeks * Rigging, texturing, and animation: 2–4 weeks, depending on creature complexity Ready to review references and discuss milestone scheduling further.
$520 USD in 30 days
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Hi, I can create a fully game ready creature asset in Blender with realistic anatomy, detailed surface sculpting, optimized topology, production ready textures, and a flexible rig designed specifically for real time engine workflows. The creature will be developed with a strong balance between visual realism and game performance, including clean UVs, high quality texture baking, structured animation timelines, and reliable export compatibility for UE5 and Unity. You’ll receive: • High quality creature modeling and sculpting • Optimized low poly game mesh and UV layout • 4K texture maps including normal, roughness, metallic, and color • IK/FK rig with facial and combat support • Loop ready locomotion and combat animations • FBX export with rig and animations • Complete .blend source file I understand the technical requirements needed for game ready creature production, including animation cleanup, engine compatibility, root motion structure, and maintaining believable movement and anatomy throughout the pipeline. Atik
$290 USD in 1 day
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Hello, With 5 years of experience in Animation, 3D Modeling, and Blender, I am confident in my ability to bring your game-ready creature to life. I understand your requirement for a realistic and optimised asset, and I am prepared to sculpt, texture, rig, and animate the creature according to your specifications. In addition to my expertise in Blender, I have 5+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing, Logo & Graphic Design, Website Design, and Speech & Language Therapy. My portfolio showcases impactful visuals and data-driven strategies that strengthen brand presence. You can view my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/shyle98 I am committed to maintaining effective communication throughout the project and am excited to collaborate with you on this exciting endeavor. Best regards, Shyle A
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