Video, Animation & 3D
Hire 3D Modelers for Product and Game Assets
3D modelers build digital objects, characters and environments for product visuals, games, animation, AR and 3D printing.
The role
What 3D modelers do
A 3D modeler creates accurate geometry, prepares topology for the intended use, applies materials and textures, and exports files in formats for rendering, real-time engines or printing.
Typical deliverables
- Product models
- Game-ready assets
- Character models
- Textured and UV-mapped models
- 3D print files
Tools you will see
- Blender
- Maya
- 3ds Max
- ZBrush
- Substance Painter
- Fusion 360
Choosing
How to choose 3D modelers
What to look for
- Topology suited to use: rendering, games or printing.
- Accurate proportions from references.
- Clean UVs and textures.
- Correct export formats.
Questions to ask
- 1What will the model be used for?
- 2Which file formats do you deliver?
- 3Do you need technical drawings or references?
- 4What polygon limit should we use?
Planning
Before you post the job
Intended use
Game assets need low polygon counts; product renders prioritise detail; 3D prints need watertight geometry.
What drives cost
Complexity, accuracy, texturing, number of assets and file requirements.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring 3D modelers
Can a model be made from photos?
Often, if photos show enough angles and measurements are provided.
What is topology?
How a model's surface is built from polygons, which affects animation and performance.
Can the same model be used for printing?
Sometimes, but printing requires closed, printable geometry.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for 3D modelers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.