Realistic 3D Sculptures for Handicrafts

About the project

I run a growing handicraft brand and need an experienced 3D artist who can translate my sketches and reference photos into fully-detailed, realistic digital sculptures. These models will go straight into our retail production pipeline, so every mesh must be clean, watertight, and ready for 3D printing or mold making without additional rework. Here’s what the job involves: • Sculpting life-like forms with convincing proportions, surface detail, and texture that will hold up when shrunk to palm-sized collectibles. • Working in ZBrush, Blender, 3ds Max, Maya—or whichever tool you prefer—as long as the exported STL/OBJ is production-ready. • Iterating quickly when I provide notes, while keeping an eye on polycount and wall thickness so the final piece prints flawlessly. • Packaging each approved model with all native files, a decimated print file, and a brief “manufacturing notes” sheet (supports, undercuts, preferred orientation). If you’ve already produced retail-grade sculptures and know the quirks of 3D printers and silicone molds, I’d love to see your portfolio. This is a project-by-project arrangement with plenty of future work for the right fit—quality, creativity, and reliability are what matter most.

Skills required