3d Artist Needed – 11 Characters (with Full Body & Facial Rig for Unreal Engine Animation Project)

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3D Artist Needed – 11 Stylized Kawaii Characters (with Full Body & Facial Rig for Unreal Engine Animation Project)

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Project Description:

I’m developing a children’s animation project inside Unreal Engine, and I’m looking for a skilled 3D character artist to create 11 original stylized characters in a cute/kawaii 3D style, similar to the attached reference model.

These characters will be used to produce animated videos directly in Unreal Engine, including body animation, facial expressions, and lip sync. Therefore, each model must be optimized for animation and have both a full body rig and a facial rig that supports expressive movements and speech synchronization.

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Technical Requirements:
    •    Stylized 3D modeling (cute/kawaii style, like the attached example)
    •    Clean topology optimized for animation
    •    Full body rig (including fingers, expressive hands, etc.)
    •    Facial rig (capable of expressions and lip sync)
    •    Exported in FBX format, ready for Unreal Engine
    •    PBR materials and high-quality textures (Base Color, Roughness, Normal, etc.)
    •    Consistent design, scale, and proportions across all characters

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Deliverables:
    •    11 fully rigged 3D characters (FBX format, Unreal-ready)
    •    All textures and materials included
    •    Rig setup for animation and facial lip sync in Unreal
    •    Source files (Blender or Maya preferred)

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Visual Reference:

The visual style should match the attached character model — clean, smooth 3D look, soft proportions, vibrant colors, expressive faces, and a child-friendly kawaii aesthetic.

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Preferred Qualifications:
    •    Previous experience creating characters for Unreal Engine
    •    Strong background in rigging for animation and lip sync
    •    Portfolio with stylized or cartoonish 3D characters
    •    Bonus: experience in children’s entertainment or animation production

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About the Project:

This is part of a larger animated video series for children, produced entirely in Unreal Engine. The project will combine voice acting, facial motion capture, and AI-based lip sync to bring each character to life.

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Budget & Timeline:

Open to proposals — please include:
    1.    Your portfolio (especially stylized or cartoon 3D work)
    2.    Estimated total cost for the 11 characters
    3.    Approximate delivery timeline