3D Rigging is the art of preparing a 3D character model for animation. Through the process of rigging, the artist implements a series of controls, called "bones" which can be used to move and manipulate the 3D model as if it were a puppet. This allows for a 3D model to be posed for still images as well as put into motion for animating. By creating an armature or rig, an animation artist is able to control a digital object as if it were made of rubber or string.

A great advantages of using 3D rigging is that once it has been set up, many animations can be achieved with a few clicks or keyframes, while still leaving room for the more complex movements should the project require them. The bones in the skeleton are connected directly to the 3D model’s geometry and deform its vertices accordingly, which means that any pose achievable with real-life puppetry can now be simulated in computer imagery with ease.

Heres some projects that our expert 3D Rigging Artist made real:

  • They attached Unreal 5 character skeleton for pre-existing 3d models so they can be used for animations.
  • They outputted videos from fbx files.
  • They skinned characters and their associated weightpaint and rig was created.
  • A Malaysian Muslim girl model with clothing, rigging and simple animation was created.
  • They fixed broken characters rigs for Maya 2023 .
  • The pose of pre existing rigli character in Maya was changed.
  • For Unity platform they modeled and rigged a simple character, ready to be used.
  • They added armature rigs from one character model to two other similar models.
  • Created 3D modeled plus Funko Characters as requested by clients

These rigs have been used by clients across many sectors such as : advertising, games development and virtual reality experiences. With expert knowledge in modelling , rigging, and texturing our team can bring any project to life through animation.

We invite potential clients to post their project on Freelancer.com and hire our expert 3D Rigging Artist will turn their imagination into virtual reality!

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3D Rigging is the art of preparing a 3D character model for animation. Through the process of rigging, the artist implements a series of controls, called "bones" which can be used to move and manipulate the 3D model as if it were a puppet. This allows for a 3D model to be posed for still images as well as put into motion for animating. By creating an armature or rig, an animation artist is able to control a digital object as if it were made of rubber or string.

A great advantages of using 3D rigging is that once it has been set up, many animations can be achieved with a few clicks or keyframes, while still leaving room for the more complex movements should the project require them. The bones in the skeleton are connected directly to the 3D model’s geometry and deform its vertices accordingly, which means that any pose achievable with real-life puppetry can now be simulated in computer imagery with ease.

Heres some projects that our expert 3D Rigging Artist made real:

  • They attached Unreal 5 character skeleton for pre-existing 3d models so they can be used for animations.
  • They outputted videos from fbx files.
  • They skinned characters and their associated weightpaint and rig was created.
  • A Malaysian Muslim girl model with clothing, rigging and simple animation was created.
  • They fixed broken characters rigs for Maya 2023 .
  • The pose of pre existing rigli character in Maya was changed.
  • For Unity platform they modeled and rigged a simple character, ready to be used.
  • They added armature rigs from one character model to two other similar models.
  • Created 3D modeled plus Funko Characters as requested by clients

These rigs have been used by clients across many sectors such as : advertising, games development and virtual reality experiences. With expert knowledge in modelling , rigging, and texturing our team can bring any project to life through animation.

We invite potential clients to post their project on Freelancer.com and hire our expert 3D Rigging Artist will turn their imagination into virtual reality!

From 22,605 reviews, clients rate our 3D Rigging Artists 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Hire 3D Rigging Artists

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    I need a skilled 3-D animator who can match the punchy pacing and playful look of the reference Shorts linked above. Each month I release fifteen vertical reels (30-60 seconds, 9:16, 1080 × 1920) that highlight my product in a fun, unmistakably promotional way. What the job involves You will develop everything from scratch—cartoon-style characters, simple sets, props, lighting, text call-outs, and any audio stingers or SFX. I provide only a short brief for each reel; the modelling, rigging, animation, and final compositing are all on your side. Tools are up to you—Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal, whichever keeps the render crisp and the workflow fast is fine by me, as long as the final edit feels as energetic as the samples. Monthly scope & budget • 15 f...

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    I run a growing YouTube channel and I’m ready to shift the content into full-blown 3D animation. The focus is on character animation, and the stories will feature a mix of humans, animals, and the occasional fantasy creature. I’m after expressive performances, cinematic camera work, and polished renders that feel broadcast-quality. Here’s how I see the workflow: • I provide script, voice-over, and basic storyboards. • You handle everything in 3D—modeling or adapting stock assets, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering. • Final delivery should be a clean video file (1080p or 4K) plus project files so I can pull stills for thumbnails. If you have a strong reel of 3D character work that shows believable movement, clear facial acting, and good...

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    I have a short children’s story ready for the screen and I’m looking for one partner who can take it from script to YouTube premiere. Here’s what I need you to handle for me: • 3D animation that feels playful and fun, perfectly matching the light-hearted tone of the story. • Full video edit with the essentials: smooth transitions, spot-on sound effects, and engaging background music that’s cleared for online use. • A fresh YouTube channel set-up, complete with an educational-kids-friendly channel name suggestion and a colourful, memorable logo to match. I’ll supply the final script and any reference material you need. You’ll bring the creative direction, modelling/rigging (Blender, Maya or your preferred 3D tool), editing polish (...

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    The model is going to be a 3D Robotic like stick-man figure like in the image attached except the torso should be a bit slimmer, the filth on the character should have a more low poly look and the joints should look more like the joints on the "poppy playtime" model as this is what it is inspired by

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    Project Scope (Strict Order of Work) Phase 1 – Refined Weight Painting (Priority) Complete high-quality, refined skin weight painting on the three provided character rigs. Focus on clean deformation at joints, proper weight distribution, and realistic movement. All skinning bones must remain under the Root_M chain. Controllers must have zero transform values, remain unlocked, and be easy to use. Secondary controls (if already present or needed for proper deformation) should be simple and functional. After finishing the refined weights on all three characters, deliver the files for our review. Do not start any corrective shape work until we confirm that the weights are approved. Phase 2 – Corrective Shapes (Only after Phase 1 approval) Once weight painting is approved, create...

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    I'm building a browser-based 3D cricket game using HTML5 and and am looking for an experienced 3D animation artist to create a complete library of realistic cricket player animations. The animations should cover batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping, running, celebrations, and other common in-game actions. A detailed animation list will be shared with the selected freelancer. Deliverables - Individual animations exported in FBX (preferred) or GLB format. - Compatible with a standard humanoid rig. - Clean animation clips with proper bone hierarchy, transforms, timing, and root motion (where applicable). - Animations must import and play correctly in a application and function properly within a mobile WebView. Please include: - Portfolio showcasing game-ready character animation...

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    I’m producing a music video and need a three-minute, 16:9 3D sequence that tells a short, light-hearted fable about two wolves: one an envious trouble-maker, the other gentle and kind. The style should sit between full realism and cartoony exaggeration—fur, movement, and lighting believable enough to feel immersive, yet expressive enough to carry emotion clearly. They fight in the hill with a blue moon start and the bad wolf surrender n defeated and he was about to get killed but released by the kind wolf. Here’s the core story beat I have in mind: • The envious wolf repeatedly disrupts the kind wolf’s peaceful moments—stealing food, blocking a trail, stirring leaves to scare smaller animals. • Each prank backfires in a playful way, ending with ...

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    I run a Hindi rhymes channel for young children and I’m ready to add 3D shorts to the line-up. For the first test piece I’ll supply the exact rhyme and lyrics; I just need you to bring it to life with a simple 3D cartoon look that feels like a cheerful Indian village. Here’s the flow: • Length 45–60 seconds, vertical 1080 × 1920. • You create the characters (nothing complex—bright, cute, kid-friendly). • Animate the full rhyme, sync a Hindi voice-over, add simple instrumental background music, and place clean on-screen subtitles. • Deliver one polished HD MP4 plus the full editable project file (Blender, Maya, or similar—whatever you prefer). Turnaround for this sample is 3–4 days. If the style, lip-sync, and o...

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    I produce character-focused animation content and need a reliable full-time assistant who can jump straight into Autodesk Maya work from home. Most of what we do revolves around expressive character animation, so you should feel comfortable taking a scene from initial model through rigging and final render. The role is remote; a Bangladesh-based schedule and cultural familiarity would make daily communication easier, but I will consider any applicant who can overlap with my working hours and keep communication clear in basic English. Day-to-day work will touch every part of Maya—modeling, rigging, and rendering—so broad, hands-on proficiency is essential. I value people who take ownership of their tasks, meet deadlines without supervision, and keep a positive attitude while...

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    The screenplay for a 5–10-minute romantic short is ready: two Indian school friends, now adults, rediscover their bond after fifteen years through a simple WhatsApp message. I now need the words translated into a highly realistic 3D film. The entire production pipeline is part of the assignment—modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, sound sync, and final mastering. Because I have no fixed visual references, you’ll have creative freedom to shape the look and mood, so long as the end result feels authentic to contemporary India and captures the nostalgia and tenderness of the story. Deliverables • Storyboard or animatic for approval before full production • Fully rigged, textured, photoreal characters and environments • Final ...

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    I have a fully modeled 3D anime girl in Blender (see the short demo here: ). The body rig is complete; what I still need is a clean, production-ready facial rig so she can shift from subtle smirks to broad smiles and everything in between without any mesh distortion. You’ll start from my original .blend file and the reference images I’ll supply for each key pose. Feel free to rely on bones, shape-keys, drivers or a hybrid FK/IK setup—whichever gives the smoothest results—but please keep it native to Blender so I can tweak timing later. The finished rig should: • Support a full range of basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised, neutral) plus eyebrow, eyelid and mouth controls for nuanced acting • Be organized and clearly labelled in English, with in...

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    I’m putting together a series of short, punchy “fact & what-if” videos and need a 3D animator who can deliver a highly realistic look. Each clip will be under sixty seconds, designed purely for entertainment, and must feel believable enough to pull viewers straight into the scenario. Here’s what I already know I need: lifelike characters that can show subtle expressions, and environments detailed enough to ground the story—no stylised or abstract visuals, just realism throughout. I’ll provide the concept script or voice-over for every episode; you’ll handle the visual side from initial blocking right through to the final render. Typical workflow I have in mind • Storyboard or animatic for sign-off • Modelling, texturing, rigging...

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    I want to swap two vanilla assets in the PC version of Hell-Divers 2 with faithful, high-resolution counterparts from For Honor. The PH-9 Predator light armor should become Hervis Daubeny’s full set, and the CQC-42 Machete should read as the Gardakan Longsword. I don’t yet own either model, so you will need to source, recreate, or sculpt them from scratch, then retopologize, rig, and texture so they drop straight into the game. Clean normal maps, PBR materials, and accurately weighted cloth and metal parts are essential—the final look must feel as if Arrowhead shipped it. Because this is a PC-only mod, you can work with the usual Hell-Divers 2 modding toolchain (Unreal 4.27, UModel/UE Viewer, ChunkID fixes, etc.) and deliver the finished .pak along with any prerequisite...

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    I have drafted two simple, conversation-based scripts and now need a talented animator to bring them to life as gentle 3D video shorts for children aged 3-5 who are on the autism spectrum or experiencing developmental delays. The whole point of these pieces is to encourage early language development, so every element—from character design to audio mix—should support clear, repeated word use and calm sensory engagement. Here is what I’d like you to handle: • Refine the pacing and storyboard to keep scene changes slow, visuals uncluttered, and dialogue highly readable. • Produce full 3D animation (modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering) in a soft, preschool-friendly style—no sudden flashes or harsh textures. • Record or source child-app...

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