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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.

By working with our experts on Freelancer.com, clients can experience this power firsthand.

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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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    I’m producing a small series of children’s videos in Yoruba and would like four short 3D animations, each running between one and two minutes. The style should feel warm, playful and unmistakably cartoonish—bright colours, soft edges and expressive motion that will hold a toddler’s attention while still reflecting Yoruba culture. You will receive the finished audio tracks for all four nursery rhymes along with a few visual references and story ideas. From there I’m counting on you to design and model brand-new characters that match each song’s lyrics. No existing concept art is available, so please include character-creation time in your schedule. Traditional clothing, patterns or backdrops can appear where they naturally fit, but the priority is lively...

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    I need a 10-15 second realistic 3D animation to demonstrate an interactive screen. The animation should focus on showcasing the product's design and appearance. Requirements: - High-quality, realistic 3D rendering - Smooth and engaging animation - Attention to detail in design elements Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in 3D animation software (e.g. Blender, Maya) - Strong portfolio in realistic product animations - Experience in creating short, engaging promotional videos Please provide samples of relevant work.

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    I’m looking for help adding full viseme and emotion support to three existing avatar heads that I use in a virtual-reality project built with Unity. Each head already has clean topology and a basic facial rig; what I need now is the advanced layer of blendshapes and setup so the characters speak and emote naturally in-game. Here’s what I’m after: • A wide range of visemes that map cleanly to Unity’s lips-sync solutions (at minimum the common phoneme set such as AI, E, O, U, L, W-Q, etc.). • An equally rich emotion library—joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, plus at least a few subtle variants (e.g., smirk, brow raise). • Clean, non-exploding mesh deformations with no eye or teeth clipping. • FBX exports and a simple Uni...

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    Hiring: 3D Terrain / Environment Artist (Roblox) I'm looking for an experienced terrain/environment artist who can create a large, high-quality fantasy RPG world for Roblox. Requirements: • Create the complete terrain/world (not buildings or props). • Multiple handcrafted biomes (snow, desert, blossom forest, swamp, tropical islands, mountains, grasslands, etc.). • Natural rivers, waterfalls, cliffs, beaches, caves, and realistic terrain transitions. • High-quality terrain suitable for an open-world RPG. • Can use Gaea, World Creator, Houdini, OpenArt, Blender, or any professional workflow. • Deliver Roblox-ready terrain or optimized meshes that can be imported into Roblox Studio. I will provide: • World layout/reference map. • Biome referenc...

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    I'm looking for a skilled 2D animator to help bring Miss Pumpkin, a mascot for a pumpkin-themed garden/park in Italy, to life for a YouTube mini-series. Available Assets - Final Miss Pumpkin character design - Custom jingle (audio) - Concept for future YouTube episodes Scope of Work Phase 1 - Prepare the character artwork (separate into layers if needed) - Rig the character for animation - Animate Miss Pumpkin dancing in sync with the jingle - Create a polished introductory animation Phase 2 - Reuse the same rig to produce future 3–5 minute episodes - Animate talking, walking, facial expressions, lip-sync, and body movements - Maintain a consistent animation style across the series Deliverables - Fully rigged reusable 2D character - First dancing animation - Project fil...

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    I'm seeking a talented Unreal Engine world builder to create an expansive fantasy environment. The world should be large-scale, encompassing an entire kingdom or multiple biomes. Key elements to include: - A detailed castle or fortress - An enchanting magical forest - A vibrant marketplace or village square The freelancer will use our AI-generated map as a base and work closely with us to fine-tune the environment and confirm changes throughout the process. Ideal skills and experience: - Proficiency in Unreal Engine - Strong background in environmental design - Experience with fantasy themes and large-scale worlds - Attention to detail and creativity Please provide a portfolio with similar work.

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    I already have the final script, reference images for every main prop, and a scene-by-scene outline. What I need now is a partner who can transform that material into a polished, 3–4-minute educational short that feels as slick and charming as any Pixar teaser. The heart of this project is character design: the cast will be cute, cuddly animal characters, and their appeal must shine through in every close-up. Once the storyboard is approved, you will handle the full 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, animation, and tight lip-sync—so the finished piece lands smoothly with young viewers and still feels classroom-ready. I am aiming for vibrant, clean 4 K output with stereo-mixed audio and gentle SFX that never overpower the lesson. Whether you prefer Maya,...

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    TITLE: Animator for 3D Comedy YouTube Shorts — Short Test Clip (ongoing work) ABOUT THE SHOW "Rufus: Badge & Belly" is a family-friendly 3D animated comedy for YouTube Shorts (vertical, ~60–70 sec), following the donut-obsessed police force of the small town of Glazebury — the "Donut Demolition Squad" — narrated by a deadpan dachshund named Rufus. Pixar / DreamWorks / Illumination style. Produced by Sno Bird Productions. WHAT WE NEED We're ramping up and need a fast, reliable animator for ongoing batch work. We provide all the character art and scene images — you animate them: lip-sync, movement, timing, and scene assembly into finished vertical shorts. This is animation, not character design. THE TEST (short — 5 to 7 seco...

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    I’m ready to bring a lively, cartoon-style opening to my YouTube channel and already have a detailed storyboard and script waiting in the wings. What I need now is a skilled animator who can blend 2D and 3D techniques to match that playful aesthetic and translate the plan on paper into a polished, channel-ready intro. You’ll receive the storyboard, timing notes, and brand assets as soon as we start. Feel free to work in Adobe After Effects, Blender, Maya—or whatever pipeline you’re most comfortable with—as long as the final piece meets standard YouTube specs (1920×1080, 29.97 fps, lossless alpha version plus an H.264 render). Deliverables: • Fully animated intro video in the above formats • All project/source files so future tweaks are pos...

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    I need a skilled artist to craft a fully-realised, realistic 3D animation that showcases both expressive characters and immersive environments. You will lead the entire pipeline—from modelling and rigging to texturing, lighting, animation, and final compositing—so the piece feels cinematic and polished. My priorities are clear visuals, professional execution, and timely delivery. Good communication matters just as much as technical talent, so I expect regular progress updates and the flexibility to refine details as the work evolves. Please share a portfolio that highlights comparable realistic work; clips featuring lifelike characters interacting convincingly with their surroundings are especially helpful. Acceptance criteria • Characters: properly rigged, natural movem...

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    I'm looking for a skilled 2D animator to help bring Miss Pumpkin, a mascot for a pumpkin-themed garden/park in Italy, to life for a YouTube mini-series. Available Assets - Final Miss Pumpkin character design - Custom jingle (audio) - Concept for future YouTube episodes Scope of Work Phase 1 - Prepare the character artwork (separate into layers if needed) - Rig the character for animation - Animate Miss Pumpkin dancing in sync with the jingle - Create a polished introductory animation Phase 2 - Reuse the same rig to produce future 3–5 minute episodes - Animate talking, walking, facial expressions, lip-sync, and body movements - Maintain a consistent animation style across the series Deliverables - Fully rigged reusable 2D character - First dancing animation - Project fil...

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    Convert STL Files into Editable CAD Models I have several .STL files for cartoon-style animals and forest elements. I am looking for an experienced 3D CAD or reverse-engineering specialist to convert or rebuild these files into clean, editable surface or solid models. The completed models should allow me to: Create section views Split models into multiple parts Modify dimensions and shapes Add connectors, holes, wall thickness, fillets, and chamfers Prepare the parts for 3D printing and future product development A simple STL-to-STEP conversion with thousands of triangular faces is not acceptable. I need properly reconstructed CAD surfaces or solid geometry. Preferred software includes Geomagic Design X, Rhino with Mesh2Surface, QUICKSURFACE, SolidWorks, Fusion, Creo, or similar profes...

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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    I already have the pieces—high-resolution character art, a complete storyboard, and polished song lyrics—and now I need them woven into a lively, 30-second cartoon. The style should stay true to classic 2D animation, with full character movement rather than motion-graphics cut-outs or whiteboard sketches. My current plan is to drive the rigging and lip-sync in Adobe Character Animator, then handle editing, timing tweaks, and any on-screen text or effects inside CapCut. If you have a more efficient pipeline that keeps the same quality, let me know, but Adobe Character Animator expertise is essential. For audio, the lyrics must become a catchy backing track sung by a youthful male tenor , clearly 18+, energetic, friendly and confident, clean American diction, rhythmic half-su...

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    I’ve got a steady stream of short scripts arriving every day and I need someone who can turn each one into a lively 3D cartoon-style character animation. Every script lays out the action, timing, and any camera notes, so you’ll always have clear direction from the start. Here’s how I see the workflow: I forward the script, we agree on length and any quick visual references, and you jump straight into modeling (if new characters are required) or rigging and animating the existing ones in your preferred 3D package—Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or similar. Because the tone is fully cartoon, I’m after squash-and-stretch, expressive facial work, and playful timing rather than photoreal detail. No voice-over is needed, so feel free to let the visuals do all the talking...

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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    I need a fully-realised, realistic 3D character that will slot straight into my animation pipeline. You will start from my concept sketches and reference photos and sculpt the high-resolution model, then retopologise it for clean deformation, UV-unwrap, texture and deliver it in a production-ready format. Because the character is meant for animation, topology has to be animation-friendly—edge loops around joints, no pinching, and a final poly count that balances detail with performance. I prefer files in .fbx or .ma, and textures in 4K PBR maps (Base Color, Roughness, Metallic, Normal). If you work in ZBrush, Maya, Blender or similar industry-standard tools, that’s perfect; please just confirm the exact versions so I can open the files on my end. Deliverables: • High-pol...

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    I'm looking for a talented 3D animator to create a humorous animated video based on a caricature. This is for personal use. Requirements: - Convert a provided caricature into a 3D animated character. - Develop a humorous storyline or concept. - Experience in 3D animation and character animation. - Ability to deliver high-quality, engaging, and funny animations. Ideal Skills: - Proficiency in 3D animation software (e.g., Blender, Maya). - Strong creativity and storytelling skills. - Previous experience in creating humorous animated content. Please share your portfolio with relevant work.

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    I need a short, high-impact 3D animation that showcases our new timing belt in a realistic style for social-media promotion. The goal is to grab attention in someone’s feed within the first seconds, highlight the belt’s material quality, reduced noise, and precise fit, and end with a clean logo lock-up. Here is what I have in mind: • Length: 15–30 seconds, optimized for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn (square or vertical versions are a plus). • Look & feel: Photorealistic materials, accurate gear movement, believable lighting, and a subtle, energetic soundtrack—no cartoon effects. • Key beats: close-up of the belt texture, exploded view showing layers, assembly onto pulleys, smooth rotation under RPM, and a branded outro. • Deliverab...

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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    I’m in post-production on a feature film and need several fully-rendered fantasy environment shots that showcase a sprawling, futuristic city. The brief is narrowly focused on architecture: towering structures, intricate skybridges, neon-lit façades—designs that feel other-worldly yet believable on a cinematic scale. You will handle the entire CGI pipeline for these sequences: concept refinement, modeling, texturing, lighting, animation of any moving set pieces, and final compositing passes ready for our DI grade. Houdini, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, or any combination that gets us big-screen results is welcome, as long as you can deliver layered EXR or ProRes 4444 files at 4K and maintain consistent color space. I’ll provide storyboard frames, camera moves...

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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    I’m looking for a skilled 3D artist who can create a clean, well-topologised model of a single animal for me. I have not fixed the species yet, so we can decide together which creature will best showcase your strengths while meeting my visual goals. The model must be production-ready, with UVs laid out logically and geometry that can accept textures without stretching. I’ll need the native working file (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max or similar) plus an exported FBX or OBJ so I can drop it straight into my pipeline. If you prefer sculpting in ZBrush first and then retopologising, that’s perfectly fine—just make sure the final asset is optimised for animation and can accommodate future rigging. Once you’re on board we’ll agree on: • the exact animal ...

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    I’d like to commission a series of short, bright, Cocomelon-inspired videos that teach numbers and counting to toddlers (ages 1-3). Each piece should be an original educational song paired with 3D animation that mirrors the playful, high-contrast look young viewers love, yet remains unmistakably our own. What I will supply • The full song lyrics and rough melody line for each episode • Brand colour palette and simple character references What I need from you • 3D animation (Blender, Maya or similar) synced perfectly to the track • Child-friendly character rigging and expressive facial animation • Simple but lively backgrounds that keep focus on the numbers being taught • Final files delivered in 4K MP4 and the editable project files Accept...

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    I have a fully modeled humanoid character that must integrate smoothly into Capcom’s RE Engine game pipeline. The job centers on building a clean, game-ready control rig—from skeleton layout through deformation weights—so the model can be dropped straight into the engine without extra tweaking. The rig should respect RE Engine naming conventions, joint orientation, and runtime constraints (no unsupported constraints or excessive bone counts). Please weight for both realistic movement and performance efficiency; the final FBX files have to import without errors. Deliverables 1. Final skinned rig (Maya-compatible preferred) 2. Export-ready FBX for RE Engine I’m looking for someone who has shipped or prototyped characters inside RE Engine before—if...

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    **Looking for an Experienced 3D Motion Designer (Blender / Cinema 4D / 3ds Max)** We're looking for a skilled 3D Motion Designer to work on a premium product commercial project. ### Deliverables **1. Product Animation** * Create high-quality cinematic 3D product animations. * Follow the provided storyboard and camera references. * Smooth camera movements and premium product presentation. * Deliver animation-ready scenes. **2. Lighting, Materials & Final Rendering** * Realistic product materials and textures. * Premium lighting setup. * High-quality reflections and shadows. * Final 4K render. ### Requirements * Strong experience in Blender, Cinema 4D, or 3ds Max. * Good understanding of cinematic product commercials. * Ability to match storyboard and references accurately. ...

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    I'm looking for a 3D modeler to create an airline seat for Roblox. The model should be detailed and ready for import. Requirements: - 30,000 tris max per mesh - Detailed fabric texture - Seat details: To be sent in private medsage. - Main parts of the seat separated - Textured Ideal Skills & Experience: - Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Experience with Roblox asset integration - Strong texturing skills, especially for fabric Please provide a portfolio with similar work. Not accepting offers above $15

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    Descripción del Proyecto Buscamos un desarrollador o programador con experiencia en Roblox Studio para crear la jugabilidad, mecánicas y ensamblado de un juego tipo Escape Room Low-Poly llamado "Miaucula". Resumen del Juego El jugador despierta atrapado en un castillo antiguo habitado por el "Conde Miaucula" (un conde gatuno durmiente). El objetivo principal es explorar el castillo, recolectar pistas, descifrar un código y obtener la llave para escapar antes de despertar al Conde. Lo que NOSOTROS proporcionamos: Concept Art y Referencias: Guía de arte visual completa, paleta de colores y concepto estilístico. Modelos 3D Básicos: Assets de personajes y props iniciales. Documentación del Proyecto: Explicación d...

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    Tokoh 3D Hyper-Realis Blender
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    Saya membutuhkan bantuan untuk menyempurnakan satu model karakter yang sudah saya mulai di Blender hingga mencapai kualitas hyper-realis—gaya realis klasik. Berikut sumber daya yang sudah tersedia untuk Anda: • 1 foto referensi tokoh • 1 file .blend berisi model dasar yang masih perlu banyak penyempurnaan (topologi, rigging, material) • 1 set UV texture yang juga boleh disempurnakan Fokus utama ada pada ekspresi wajah; saya ingin karakter ini benar-benar menangkap mimik aslinya. Setelah model sepenuhnya diperhalus, tambahkan animasi kompleks—termasuk gerakan tubuh, bicara (lip-sync), dan kedipan mata—sehingga file akhir siap digunakan untuk cut-scene sinematik. Pastikan: • Topologi bersih, edge flow mendukung deformasi animasi. • Rigg...

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