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Freelance 3D Animal & Pet Modeling Specialist

Animal Concerts

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Role Overview: Provided freelance 3D modeling services focused on custom pet memorials, dog sculptures, collectible animal figures, and print-ready STL files. Key Responsibilities: Created custom pet replicas from photographs and client references. Modeled a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, horses, wolves, birds, and exotic wildlife. Designed personalized figurines and memorial sculptures for pet owners. Produced high-quality STL files ready for resin and FDM 3D printing. Applied digital sculpting workflows using Blender and ZBrush. Repaired and optimized existing 3D models for improved printability. Maintained consistent communication with clients throughout project lifecycles. Delivered final assets within strict deadlines while maintaining quality standards. Achievements: Completed over 150 custom commissions. Built a strong reputation for realistic animal anatomy and detail accuracy. Generated a high percentage of repeat clients through exceptional service. Keywords: Custom Pet Model, Dog Sculpture, Animal STL File, 3D Printing Design, Pet Memorial, Digital Artist, Character Modeling, Animal Anatomy, Blender Modeling, ZBrush Artist, 3D Figurines, Printable STL, 3D Mesh Repair.

Senior Digital Sculptor & STL Designer

WILD FI

Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 10 mos

Role Overview: Focused on creating custom animal figurines, miniatures, and high-quality digital sculptures for collectors, game developers, and commercial clients. Key Responsibilities: Developed realistic and stylized animal models for collectibles and 3D printing. Converted concept art, sketches, and client references into detailed 3D sculptures. Designed miniature animal models for tabletop gaming and display collections. Created clean, watertight STL files suitable for resin and filament-based printers. Applied advanced sculpting techniques for fur, skin texture, claws, feathers, and anatomical details. Optimized polygon counts while maintaining high visual quality. Worked closely with clients throughout project development and revision stages. Generated product renders for eCommerce stores and crowdfunding campaigns. Achievements: Delivered over 180 successful animal and pet modeling projects. Improved STL file quality standards across multiple product lines. Contributed to increased customer retention through high-quality deliverables. Keywords: 3D Sculpting, Animal Figurines, STL Designer, Blender Artist, ZBrush Sculptor, Printable Models, Digital Sculpting, Pet Modeling, Toy Design, Creature Design, Miniature Modeling, Resin Printing, 3D Character Design, Product Rendering.

Senior 3D Animal Modeling Artist

Paw Originals

Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 • 1 yr 10 mos

Role Overview: Lead 3D artist specializing in custom animal sculptures, dog models, pet replicas, collectible figurines, and production-ready STL files for 3D printing. Responsible for managing projects from concept development to final print-ready delivery. Key Responsibilities: Created highly detailed custom dog models, pet replicas, and animal sculptures using Blender and ZBrush. Designed realistic and stylized 3D animal models for collectors, pet owners, toy manufacturers, and hobbyists. Produced watertight STL files optimized for resin printing, FDM printing, and commercial manufacturing. Sculpted accurate animal anatomy, fur details, facial expressions, and breed-specific characteristics. Performed mesh optimization, retopology, UV mapping, and topology cleanup for efficient printing. Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements and provide revisions based on feedback. Conducted printability testing to ensure successful 3D printing results. Created high-resolution renders and portfolio presentations for marketing purposes. Achievements: Successfully completed 250+ custom animal modeling projects. Maintained exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business. Reduced print failures through advanced mesh repair and optimization techniques. Delivered projects for international clients across North America, Europe, and Australia. Keywords: 3D Animal Modeling, Dog Modeling, Pet Replica, STL File Design, 3D Printing, ZBrush, Blender, Digital Sculpting, Character Design, Collectible Figurines, Resin Printing, FDM Printing, Mesh Optimization, Retopology, Animal Anatomy, Fur Sculpting.