3D Sculpting Artist for Product Design
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
**Job Title: Sculptor / 3D Sculpting Artist – Product, Furniture & Decorative Object Design**
We are looking for a highly skilled **Sculptor / 3D Sculpting Artist** who can transform concepts, sketches, references, and creative ideas into refined, production-ready sculptural designs.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of **form, proportion, anatomy, surface detailing, materials, and manufacturing**, with experience creating sculptural products such as furniture, lighting, decorative objects, art pieces, architectural elements, vessels, accessories, or collectible design.
### Responsibilities
1. Create original **3D sculptural forms** based on sketches, mood boards, reference images, and creative direction.
2. Sculpt organic, abstract, figurative, geometric, and highly detailed forms.
3. Translate hand sketches and 2D concepts into accurate **3D models**.
4. Refine proportions, curves, surfaces, textures, and details while maintaining the original design intent.
5. Prepare models that can ultimately be used for **prototyping and manufacturing**.
6. Create clean, high-resolution files suitable for CNC machining, 3D printing, mold making, casting, carving, or other production methods.
7. Collaborate with product designers and manufacturers to modify sculptures based on production requirements.
8. Understand wall thicknesses, undercuts, part separation, assembly, tolerances, and other manufacturing considerations.
9. Create multiple design iterations where required.
10. Provide rendered views or presentation images of the completed sculpture when necessary.
### Required Skills
* Strong professional portfolio demonstrating **sculpting ability**
* Excellent understanding of shape, volume, proportion, balance, and silhouette
* Experience creating both **organic and precision-based forms**
* Advanced knowledge of software such as:
* ZBrush
* Blender
* Rhino
* Maya
* 3ds Max
* Fusion 360 / SolidWorks where applicable
* Ability to create models suitable for **3D printing, CNC, molding, casting, or manufacturing**
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to follow references accurately without unnecessarily changing the design
* Ability to work independently and communicate revisions clearly
### Preferred Experience
Experience sculpting products involving materials such as:
* Metal / cast metal
* Bronze / brass / aluminium
* Wood
* Stone / marble
* Ceramic
* Resin
* Fiberglass
* Plaster
* Glass or mixed materials
Experience with **furniture, lighting, decorative objects, collectible design, architectural sculpture, or luxury interiors** is highly preferred.
### When Applying
Please include:
* Your **sculpting portfolio**
* Examples of your strongest organic or sculptural 3D work
* Examples of products that were actually manufactured, if available
* Software you use
* Whether you can prepare files for **CNC, 3D printing, mold making, or casting**
* Your typical turnaround time
* Your hourly rate or project-based pricing
**Important:** We are specifically looking for someone with strong **sculpting and form-development skills**, not only a general 3D renderer. The ability to take an idea and develop it into a beautiful, technically viable physical product is essential.
There is potential for **ongoing work across multiple furniture, lighting, décor, art, and product-development projects** for the right candidate.
We are looking for a highly skilled **Sculptor / 3D Sculpting Artist** who can transform concepts, sketches, references, and creative ideas into refined, production-ready sculptural designs.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of **form, proportion, anatomy, surface detailing, materials, and manufacturing**, with experience creating sculptural products such as furniture, lighting, decorative objects, art pieces, architectural elements, vessels, accessories, or collectible design.
### Responsibilities
1. Create original **3D sculptural forms** based on sketches, mood boards, reference images, and creative direction.
2. Sculpt organic, abstract, figurative, geometric, and highly detailed forms.
3. Translate hand sketches and 2D concepts into accurate **3D models**.
4. Refine proportions, curves, surfaces, textures, and details while maintaining the original design intent.
5. Prepare models that can ultimately be used for **prototyping and manufacturing**.
6. Create clean, high-resolution files suitable for CNC machining, 3D printing, mold making, casting, carving, or other production methods.
7. Collaborate with product designers and manufacturers to modify sculptures based on production requirements.
8. Understand wall thicknesses, undercuts, part separation, assembly, tolerances, and other manufacturing considerations.
9. Create multiple design iterations where required.
10. Provide rendered views or presentation images of the completed sculpture when necessary.
### Required Skills
* Strong professional portfolio demonstrating **sculpting ability**
* Excellent understanding of shape, volume, proportion, balance, and silhouette
* Experience creating both **organic and precision-based forms**
* Advanced knowledge of software such as:
* ZBrush
* Blender
* Rhino
* Maya
* 3ds Max
* Fusion 360 / SolidWorks where applicable
* Ability to create models suitable for **3D printing, CNC, molding, casting, or manufacturing**
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to follow references accurately without unnecessarily changing the design
* Ability to work independently and communicate revisions clearly
### Preferred Experience
Experience sculpting products involving materials such as:
* Metal / cast metal
* Bronze / brass / aluminium
* Wood
* Stone / marble
* Ceramic
* Resin
* Fiberglass
* Plaster
* Glass or mixed materials
Experience with **furniture, lighting, decorative objects, collectible design, architectural sculpture, or luxury interiors** is highly preferred.
### When Applying
Please include:
* Your **sculpting portfolio**
* Examples of your strongest organic or sculptural 3D work
* Examples of products that were actually manufactured, if available
* Software you use
* Whether you can prepare files for **CNC, 3D printing, mold making, or casting**
* Your typical turnaround time
* Your hourly rate or project-based pricing
**Important:** We are specifically looking for someone with strong **sculpting and form-development skills**, not only a general 3D renderer. The ability to take an idea and develop it into a beautiful, technically viable physical product is essential.
There is potential for **ongoing work across multiple furniture, lighting, décor, art, and product-development projects** for the right candidate.
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