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Maya is the most powerful and popular 3D animation software used by professionals all over the world. A Maya Animator takes a project from beginning to end, from modeling and texturing to rigging, animating, lighting, and rendering. 3D animation is an incredibly complex process but with Maya, an animator has nearly infinite possibilities for bringing projects to life.

From large scale 3D animation projects in film and television to smaller-scale projects for games or marketing purposes, a Maya Animator is an essential for any team looking to bring their vision to the world. The software’s user friendly interface allows people from many backgrounds to easily learn the foundational tools needed for 3D animation while also giving professional animators access to a range of powerful tools and effects.

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Here’s some projects that our expert Maya Animator made real:

  • Create realistic 3D models & objects of varying complexity
  • Incorporate rigging and skinning techniques with skeletons & muscles
  • Utilize texturing & materials for realistic textures on models
  • Set up lighting scenes & environments for realistic renderings
  • Apply animating techniques like motion capture & facial expressions

With the help of our skilled Maya Animators at Freelancer.com, you can see your project materialise into a reality that you could never have imagined before. With Maya there is no limit when it comes to what our experts can do and opening yourself up to their expertise gives your project the freedom it needs to truly come alive. Post your project today here at Freelancer.com and let our talented Maya Animators bring your vision come to life!

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    3D Mascot Animator Needed (Short Brand Hero Animation) We are looking for a skilled 3D animator to create a short 8–10 second mascot hero animation for a brand website. Project Scope Animate a 3D mascot flying in, interacting with a fan, and reacting to airflow Smooth transition between a living room and a nature environment Simple, expressive facial animation (blink, smile, happy, surprised) Clean, premium motion suitable for a website hero section Assets & References All 3D assets will be provided (mascot, environments, fan) A clear script and visual references will be shared No character modeling required Facial expressions to be done via basic rigged expressions (not image swaps) Deliverables Final rendered video (MP4) All source files (Blender / Maya / C4D or equivalent) Pro...

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    I need realistic images generated using Unreal Engine for training a model. Requirements: - Proficiency in Unreal Engine - Experience in generating high-quality realistic images - Ability to create diverse and varied image datasets Ideal Skills: - 3D modeling and texturing - Lighting and rendering expertise - Understanding of machine learning requirements for image datasets Please provide samples of previous work with bids.

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    I need a polished 3-D animation that clearly educates viewers about my product/service. The piece should walk the audience through what the product does, why it matters, and how it works—keeping the tone engaging yet informative from first frame to last. You’re free to propose the exact running time and visual approach, as long as the final result feels cohesive, brand-appropriate, and easy to understand for someone seeing the product for the first time. Any shorthand, motion graphics, voice-over, or on-screen text you add should support that educational goal. Please include in your proposal: • A quick outline of your creative concept • Examples of previous 3-D animation work, especially product explainers • A clear production timeline with milestones for s...

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    Hi! I’m looking for a skilled Blender 3D artist to help build 3D character models and rigs for a serialized visual project (Dark Cloud universe). You’ll be responsible for: • Creating clean base meshes (characters like Klaatu [a combat robot] and Dark Cloud [female heroine] assets) • Topology suitable for rigging + animation • Rig setup with functional deformation (basic body + facial controls) • Delivering source files (Blender format .blend, UVs, textures) • Iterative feedback integration with me Requirements: • Strong Blender modeling + topology + rigging experience • Portfolio showing characters ready for animation • Good communication (feedback loop with me as director) Deliverables / Expectations: • One fully rigged character m...

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    Hi, I need a 3D product modeling artist with 1 year of industry experience. Clean topology. Per model pay INR 600-1.5k

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    Our YouTube channel is expanding into a new series of Tamil nursery-rhyme videos and I need a skilled 3D animator to bring each song to life. Every episode will run 3-5 minutes and must feel bright, playful, and unmistakably cartoonish—think bold colors, expressive faces, and exaggerated motion that keeps toddlers glued to the screen. I already have a couple of recurring mascots; they’ll appear throughout the series. For the remaining roles you’re free to design brand-new, culturally resonant characters that fit the rhyme’s story. I’ll supply the lyrics, audio track, and reference sketches for my existing cast, then give clear notes on mood and pacing for each rhyme. You’d be handling the pipeline end-to-end—modeling, rigging, animation, ligh...

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    I already have a rough sculpt of a stylized, anthropomorphic hare built in Blender, but I need a seasoned set of eyes—and hands—to finish it off so I can use it as a drawing mannequin. Your main jobs will be to double-check the overall anatomy, add a functional mouth plus any other small structural touches I’m overlooking, and then give the whole mesh a clean, low-to-mid poly retopology. Because this model will be a poseable reference rather than a game or animation asset, I’m not chasing ultra-dense geometry; what matters is that edge flow makes sense for bending limbs and an expressive face. Speaking of the face, I want cartoon-like exaggerations baked in so I can dial up happy, shocked, or grumpy looks whenever inspiration strikes. Everything needs to stay ...

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    Description We are developing RC1, a premium kinetic timepiece, and seek an experienced CGI Artist to create photorealistic renders and short cinematic animations for pre-launch, crowdfunding, and digital marketing. No physical photography will be used. Scope High-quality static product renders Exploded / cutaway views (mechanism explanation) Short animations showing kinetic motion and product reveals Multiple sizes & formats for social media platforms Luxury lighting, materials, and textures Requirements Strong product CGI portfolio Experience with Blender / Cinema 4D / Maya (or similar) Understanding of mechanical products and motion Crowdfunding or launch visuals is a plus Deliverables Final images and animations in various aspect ratios (web, video, social) Payment Fixed-pric...

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    I’m creating a short, true-to-life love story about a long-distance couple, and I need a 3D character animator who can capture Disney/Pixar charm in a high-quality, semi-realistic finish. You’ll model and animate the two protagonists so they unmistakably resemble the real couple—reference photos and a rough scene outline will be in your hands from day one. Tone The film must feel romantic and heartfelt from the first frame to the last. The pivotal moment is their long-awaited reunion, so I’m counting on you to make that scene shine with authentic emotion. While the first meeting and a bittersweet goodbye may appear briefly for context, the reunion is the emotional centerpiece. Note: It will be a Valentine's Day present for the lady. The story should end by ...

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    Realistic Dharma Story video
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    I have a complete script ready for a Dharma-inspired narrative that runs a little over ten minutes, and I need it brought to life through realistic animation. The mood must stay serious and dramatic throughout—think cinematic lighting, believable character movement, and authentic environments that respect the cultural setting of the story. Your task is to animate the full piece from start to finish. You can choose 3D, stylised 2D, or hybrid techniques as long as the end result feels grounded and lifelike rather than cartoonish or motion-graphic driven. If you work in Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or a comparable pipeline, please keep your native project files organised so I can archive them later. Deliverables • A final 4K (or at minimum 1080p) video in MP4 or MOV, running 10&nd...

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    I’m commissioning a short-form series of 30- to 45-second animations that personify bananas, tomatoes, and assorted milk-chocolate treats (think truffles, mini bars, bites) to champion a farmer-owned restaurant. The pieces must feel vividly realistic—skin textures, subtle lighting, believable weight—yet remain whimsical enough to let these foods talk, emote, and move like humans while explaining why family-farmed ingredients beat corporate produce. (or similar tools) will be the main production engine, so please be comfortable sculpting, rigging, and animating directly inside that ecosystem and exporting cleanly to standard formats for post work. If you’d like to bring in auxiliary tools such as Blender or Maya for fine touches, that’s welcome as long as the...

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    I have a fully animated dragon sequence that needs a Houdini-driven fire-breathing pass suitable for a feature-film composite. The brief is straightforward: one continuous exhalation of flames that feels physically plausible, with rich temperature variation, secondary heat ripples, and natural smoke roll-off. I am aiming for the kind of highly realistic Pyro look you would expect in a modern VFX pipeline—think Scales vs. Knight-type quality, not a stylised or game-ready shortcut. The creature animation will be delivered to you as an Alembic cache together with camera tracks and a low-res body proxy. You can work in Houdini 19 or 20; PyroSparse or the classic Gas model is fine as long as you keep voxel efficiency in mind. Lighting should stay neutral—our final grade is still ...

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    AI Yoga Asana Video Clips
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    I am building a library of short, 20–30-second yoga-asana demonstration videos and need an animator who can harness AI motion-transfer or mocap tools (e.g., Rokoko, DeepMotion, , or similar) to drive a single, realistic human avatar. I can provide reference yoga-asana videos or images, if needed. Consistency matters: the same model, clothing, lighting, and camera angle should run through every clip so that learners immediately recognize the instructor. Each video must show the pose with highly detailed, anatomically precise movement and natural breathing against a fixed home or studio backdrop—because the clips will be clearly instructional and are not promotional montages. Audio or captions are not required. Deliverables for each asana • 1920×1080 MP4 (H.264) at...

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    I have already used my own AI model to mock-up a full picture book; now I need those concepts transformed into vivid, original illustrations. The finished pages must feel like a living 3D animation—highly detailed models, rich textures, and bright, vibrant colours that leap off the paper while staying true to the look of my AI drafts. Here is what I’m after: • For every spread I supply, you will build a fresh 3D scene (Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, Z-Brush—your choice) that matches the composition yet adds professional polish and storytelling depth. • Lighting, materials, and post-render colour work should keep the saturated, playful palette I’ve flagged as essential. • Final deliverables: layered high-resolution PNG/TIFF files suitable for print, ...

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    Project Title: "Echoes of the Urban Jungle" – Post-Apocalyptic Environment Project Overview: The goal of this project is to design and model a small-scale, atmospheric post-apocalyptic environment using Autodesk Maya. We are looking for a "Nature Reclaiming" aesthetic: a once-civilized urban corner now showing the decay of time and the intrusion of vegetation. Scene Scope: The environment will consist of a single street corner featuring: One partially collapsed storefront (e.g., a coffee shop or pharmacy). A rusted, abandoned vehicle frame. Environmental props (toppled streetlights, scattered trash, broken concrete). Technical Requirements Modeling: Clean topology (mostly quads) optimized for real-time or cinematic rendering. Set Dressing: Use of Maya’s MASH...

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    I’m looking for the perfect profile picture design to represent my services on Facebook & Instagram. This is a creative challenge for designers who love strong visual identity, minimal elegance, and high-end aesthetics. What I’m looking for: A square profile image (optimized for Facebook & Instagram) from the attached files. Bassically I want that my picture is looking fully, if I load in this size it cuts it and the camera is going outside from the frame. Also I want back to the image in background the logo written IMAGESTUDIO that I attached also. And finally it will be great to add a little of contrast and change slightly the image once it's a snapshot from a video. Let’s create something iconic. Looking forward to seeing your ideas

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    I’m looking for a skilled 2D animator to bring a four-minute entertainment short to life. I already have the core concept, plot beats, and visual mood references ready; you’ll transform these assets into a polished piece that feels dynamic, engaging, and on-brand. Here’s what I need from you: • Refine my concept into a concise storyboard and simple animatic so we can lock timing and pacing early. • Produce clean character and background designs faithful to the reference pack I’ll supply. • Animate the full four-minute sequence in smooth 24 fps, adding expressive motion, clear staging, and fun visual flourishes. • Integrate basic sound cues and any dialogue stubs I provide, keeping layers organized for the final mix. • Deliver the fi...

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    I already have a fully rigged, strand-based hairy humanoid that performs flawlessly inside Daz3D; the groom behaves exactly as intended there. My goal is to move this asset into Unreal Engine 5 so it looks and acts the same inside Sequencer. The work involves importing the character as a skeletal mesh, preserving the strand hair as a groom asset with correct materials, and setting up physics that deliver the natural movement, sway, and motion-responsive dynamics I see in Daz. I will send you the complete Daz project, FBX exports, and all original animation files. The walking cycle and several bespoke animations must come across with perfect bone orientation and root motion, and I want the main walk cycle playing as a continuous loop in UE5 for verification. To prove everything blends cor...

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    I'm looking for a skilled animator and 3D artist to create a friendly and approachable digital human/virtual character. This character will be used primarily for customer service on our social media platforms. Key requirements include: - Ability to create a fully animated digital human that can talk and communicate brand messages. - The character should have a friendly and approachable personality. - High realism is essential, as we want to create engaging reels using this character. Ideal candidates should have: - Experience in 3D animation and character design. - Strong portfolio showcasing realistic digital humans. - Familiarity with social media content requirements. Please include examples of previous work in your bids.

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    I already have a fully-rigged, strand-based hairy humanoid built and animated in Daz3D. What I need now is a clean migration into Unreal Engine 5 so the same model—complete with its groom hair system—behaves identically inside Sequencer. The job breaks down into three concrete goals: • Import the character as a skeletal mesh in UE5, keeping the strand-based hair as a groom asset with correct physics and shading. • Transfer the existing walking cycle and several bespoke custom animations from Daz so they play with accurate bone orientations and root motion. • Set up an example Sequencer shot where the character follows a spline path, proving that the animations blend correctly along the track. I will provide the Daz project, FBX exports, and the origin...

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    I need an experienced Blender artist to build and animate a complete environment—think sweeping camera moves, atmospheric lighting, and believable material transitions—ready for final 1080p (or higher) output. The work will be handled entirely in Blender and I’m happy for you to choose Cycles or Eevee as long as the end result is cinematic and glitch-free. The core brief is an environmental or scene animation; I haven’t locked the setting yet, so you can pitch a natural landscape, an urban alleyway, or a stylised fantasy realm if you prefer. The same flexibility applies to props: vehicles, buildings, foliage or other hero assets can be included where they strengthen the story and composition. Here’s what I’ll need from you at hand-off: • A rendere...

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    I’m creating a 30-second 3D animation for entertainment purposes, with a strong focus on realism. The final piece should look natural and believable — realistic lighting, textures, physics, and character movement are essential. Stylized or abstract visuals aren’t what I’m aiming for. Some characters and props are already prepared, while others will need to be modeled from scratch. I’ll provide all existing assets, reference images, timing guidelines, and story beats. From there, you’ll manage the full production pipeline — modeling any missing elements, rigging where necessary, animation, lighting, rendering, and a light final polish/edit. You’re free to use Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, or similar software, as long as the end result ac...

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    I have a short, romantic story that I’d love to see fully realised in 3D animation. The goal is pure entertainment—think warm, heartfelt and visually engaging, with characters an audience can instantly connect to. I’ll bring a rough outline to the table, and I’m happy to refine it together while you steer the production pipeline. If you’re comfortable handling everything from storyboard and animatic through modelling, rigging, animation, lighting, and final render, that’s perfect; if you specialise in only part of the process, let me know and we can structure the work accordingly. Deliverables • Draft storyboard or animatic for sign-off • Fully rendered 3D short (minimum Full HD) ready for online distribution • All working files&...

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    11 Animated AR Characters
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    I'm looking for an AR artist who would be able to create 11 AR characters based on the art references with simple animation. My name is vivek- I am the founder of the new innovative art project called Exo Sanctra. OM’RAK is a core art collection within EXSA (Exo Sanctra) — a phygital universe where physical artworks act as portals to inner micro-worlds through AR. Phase 1 scope (MVP): 11 AR characters (one per artwork) 1 base Idle / Breathing animation per character optimized for mobile WebAR No UI, sound, or logic, only visual assets and basic animation. My dev team will handle AR setup and website integration. I’ve prepared: - a clear technical brief - concept/world references (for inspiration, not technical scope) - artwork images with marked character for...

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    I have a playable-character design ready in reference images and turn-around sheets; your task is to take that visual brief and turn it into a game-ready 3D asset. The model must match the look and proportions of the images exactly, keeping the style consistent with the artwork I supply (it sits between stylised realism and full realism, so matching the reference is key). The asset will be used in-game, so please keep topology clean, animation-friendly and optimised for real-time performance. I’ll need UVs laid out for PBR texturing and a standard set of 2K or 4K maps (albedo, normal, roughness, metallic, AO). Once the mesh is final, create a full body-and-facial rig with IK/FK switches and constraints that make animation in Unity or Unreal straightforward. Required animation clips...

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    I need a playful 3-dimensional animation that brings a set of children’s rhymes to life for pure entertainment and storytelling. The goal is to capture young viewers’ attention with bright colours, charming characters, and smooth, rhythmic motion that matches the lyrics beat-for-beat. Here’s how I picture the workflow: first we agree on a brief storyboard and visual style; then you model, rig, and texture the characters and scene; finally you animate, light, render, and deliver an HD video ready for upload. Any mainstream toolset—Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or similar—is fine so long as the end result feels polished, fun, and age-appropriate. Key deliverables • Approved storyboard and animatic • Fully-textured 3D assets (characters, props, enviro...

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    I'm looking for a 40-second short film created in Maya. not much camera work needed u can get asset or use from any site u have to render story is simple almost finished in one room but i need all those assets and files its my college project i need it done in 15days but keep me updated and i need all assets and renders ill send u guys story i need movement of eyes also just in some object my better payment option is upi id or i can even transfer direct in ur account we can discuss the paym,ent but i need every asset in a gud way not too much high quality project but it should feels like student has done it like a nice like gud tectures etc i need not excellent just better Requirements: - A living room scene - Moving objects (minimal, like floating or sliding) - No audio or humans ...

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    Hello, My name is Christopher, I’m from LABOR Wakeskate, a company focused on selling and manufacturing sports equipment for wakeskating. I’m looking for a 3D specialist who could design a 3D duck model, texture it, do the rigging, and create two animations (swimming and defecating). For the swimming animation, it’s important that the duck can actually “float” and create a water spilling/wave effect, most likely via Dynamic Paint (this is my guess, as I’m not very experienced in Blender yet — that’s why I’m reaching out to you). I would need the complete model with animations so I can continue working with it afterward. I’m sending a link to a Google Drive where you’ll find: AI visualizations of roughly what kind of duc...

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    Human Characters 3D Modeling
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    I’m building a video game that calls for a small roster of lively, cartoon-style human characters. I already have concept art and turnarounds; what I need from you are clean, game-ready 3D models that capture the same playful proportions and exaggerated facial features shown in the sketches. Because these assets go straight into a real-time engine, the mesh must be efficiently built and UV-mapped, with textures that read well under dynamic lighting. A neutral-pose rig (or at least bone-friendly topology) is essential so my animation team can drop their motion files in without fighting weight-painting issues later. Deliverables • One fully modeled, UV-unwrapped, hand-painted cartoon human character (additional characters to follow as milestones) • Exported in FBX and t...

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    I need a medium detail 3D model of Buffalo Bill sitting on his horse, created in Blender. The model should be realistic with some intricate features. Key requirements: - Traditional pose - Cowboy hat - Horse included - Blender-compatible format Ideal skills and experience: - Proficiency in Blender - Experience with character modeling - Attention to detail for realism

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    I'm seeking a skilled 3D sculptor to create fantasy wargaming character models. The models will be used for STL printing. Key Requirements: - Sculpting fantasy-themed characters - Moderate level of detail - STL file format Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in 3D sculpting software (e.g., ZBrush, Blender) - Experience with fantasy character design - Attention to detail and creativity - Ability to meet deadlines Please provide a portfolio showcasing relevant work.

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    I'm looking for a skilled 3D artist to create a realistic streaming avatar for me. The avatar should be able to display facial expressions and body movements. Key requirements: - Realistic 3D avatar - Capable of facial expressions - Able to perform body movements Ideal skills and experience: - Expertise in 3D modeling and animation - Experience with realistic character design - Proficiency in software like Blender, Maya, or similar - Strong understanding of rigging for animations Please provide a portfolio showcasing similar work.

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    I am looking to build an AI-powered SaaS platform that can automatically convert AutoCAD (.DWG) 2D floor plans into 3D floor plans with furniture placement. The goal is to allow users to upload a DWG file and receive a clean, realistic 3D floor plan visualization suitable for real estate marketing, interior design previews, and client presentations. This is a long-term project, starting with an MVP and expanding features over time.

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