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Syed M.

Senior Real-Time 3D Artist & Game Developer | Unity / Unreal

I support teams in delivering polished games and real-time 3D applications to production. I work with studios, startups, and organizations to create games, simulations, and interactive real-time 3D experiences using Unity and Unreal Engine. With 10 years of experience, I handle the entire real-time production pipeline, from 3D asset creation and animation to engine integration, optimization, and interaction, bringing together art, gameplay, and technical systems into cohesive, production-ready results. What I Do Best 🎮 Game Development (Unity & Unreal) - Gameplay mechanics, systems, and interaction - Level design, real-time implementation, and optimization - Cinematics, cutscenes, and in-engine storytelling 🎨 3D Art & Real-Time Assets - Game-ready characters, environments, and props - Clean topology, efficient UVs, and PBR workflows - Assets optimized for performance and scalability 🧠 VR / AR / XR Applications - Training, medical, industrial, and educational experiences - Interactive simulations and real-time visualization - Performance-focused development for immersive platforms 🎥 Animation, Cinematics & Motion - Character animation, rigging, and motion cleanup - Real-time cinematics and camera work - In-engine animation and motion graphics ✨ Technical Art & Optimization - Shaders, VFX, particle systems, and materials - Performance tuning and real-time rendering optimization - Bridging art and engine-level implementation 🏗️ Product, Architectural & Scientific Visualization - Real-time or pre-rendered visualizations - Interactive walkthroughs and explorable scenes - Accurate, presentation-ready visuals Tools & Workflow - Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine - 3D & Sculpting: Blender, Maya, ZBrush, 3ds Max - Texturing: Substance Painter, Quixel, Photoshop - Rendering: V-Ray, Corona, Twinmotion - Post & Motion: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Adobe Animate Why Clients Choose Me ✅ Senior-level experience across games and real-time 3D ✅ Strong understanding of Unity and Unreal pipelines ✅ Clean, optimized, and scalable project delivery ✅ Clear communication and reliable timelines ✅ Ability to take work from DCC tools all the way into a working engine Whom am I a Good Fit For - Game studios needing reliable Unity or Unreal development support - Teams building real-time, interactive, or immersive experiences - Clients who want both strong visuals and solid technical execution - Projects that require assets to be created and implemented properly If you’re looking for someone who can build the assets, integrate them into Unity or Unreal, and deliver a polished interactive experience, I’d be glad to discuss your project.

🇺🇸Hutto, United States$35/hr100% JSS4.54 (41)Since Nov 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.9k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#5,652 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,877 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$6.8k

Last 6 months: $29k

World#3,214 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,230 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$125k

Billed in all: $129k

World#29,952 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,425 / 62.1k
Per project
$2.1k

$2.4k in the last 6 months

World#75,559 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,669 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
12

Across 13 contracts

77% fixed23% hourly
World#14,023 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,232 / 62.1k
Projects in all
61

Across 63 contracts

57% fixed43% hourly
World#49,857 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,637 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$129k+$6.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$120k$125k$130kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.72% in Character Animation

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