Senior ZBrush Sculptor for Football Miniature

SENIOR ZBRUSH SCULPTOR WANTED

VMGTOYZ 2030 — Strategic Football America Figurine Development Project

Company: VMGTOYZ Strategic Toy Company
Project Type: Private Commercial Commission
Position: Independent Senior-Level ZBrush Sculptor
Product: Premium 60 mm Strategic Football America Figurine
Potential: Long-Term Collaboration — 20 Additional Football Poses

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Hello,

I am the Chairman of VMGTOYZ Strategic Toy Company, and we are seeking an exceptionally skilled, senior-level ZBrush sculptor to develop our VMGTOYZ 2030 Strategic Football America Figurine.

Our objective is to create a highly detailed, anatomically realistic 60 mm American football figurine for private manufacturing and use within our proprietary tabletop football system.

This project requires exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and the ability to reproduce an established character design with outstanding accuracy.

IMPORTANT: We currently have high-quality image references only. The selected sculptor must create the complete 3D model from scratch, faithfully reproducing our approved visual references.

We are seeking a professional who values quality over speed and takes genuine pride in producing exceptional work.

1. PROJECT SCOPE

Phase 1 — Master Figurine Development

The immediate objective is to create one premium, production-ready master figurine that will establish the official design standard for future models.

Responsibilities include:

Sculpting the complete character from supplied high-resolution image references.

Reproducing the approved anatomy, proportions, and distinctive design characteristics.

Creating the custom football helmet, facemask, shoulder armor, jersey, pants, socks, and footwear.

Preserving accurate head, hand, and body proportions.

Incorporating realistic athletic anatomy, uniform folds, equipment contours, and fine surface details.

Maintaining a finished figurine height of 60 mm, with the measurement convention confirmed before production.

Accurately reproducing the approved figurine platform and ensuring a stable connection.

Preparing the completed sculpture for professional high-resolution resin printing.

REFERENCE ACCURACY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.

We are not seeking an artist's personal interpretation or redesign. Our approved image references must serve as the controlling visual standard.

Any proposed design modifications require prior written approval.

Phase 2 — Twenty Football Poses

Following successful completion of the master figurine, we intend to commission approximately 20 individually sculpted football poses.

These will include quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, and other specialized positions.

Every pose must demonstrate:

Realistic athletic anatomy and natural movement.

Accurate weight distribution and physical balance.

Consistent character proportions and approved equipment.

Authentic football positioning and body mechanics.

Stable integration with the approved figurine platform.

The pose collection will be commissioned separately after approval of the master figurine.

2. REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Applicants must demonstrate advanced professional experience in:

ZBrush Sculpting: Realistic character anatomy, clothing, hard-surface details, and premium collectible figure development.

Image Reference Reconstruction: Accurately translating two-dimensional references into complete three-dimensional sculptures.

Miniature Manufacturing: Experience producing detailed figures, preferably within the 32–75 mm scale range.

Watertight Mesh Development: Creating clean, manifold, dimensionally accurate STL geometry suitable for resin printing.

Structural Integrity: Understanding minimum feature thicknesses, fragile components, physical stability, and manufacturing limitations.

Quality Assurance: Identifying and correcting mesh defects, unintended intersections, disconnected geometry, and potential printing failures.

The sculptor must communicate any technical concerns before making changes that could affect the approved design.

3. REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

The approved master figurine must include:

Editable ZBrush source files (.ZPR and/or .ZTL) with organized subtools and agreed subdivision levels.

Watertight STL files prepared for professional high-resolution resin printing.

Verified 60 mm dimensions, including approved platform specifications.

Six high-resolution studio renders: front, rear, left, right, and two three-quarter perspectives.

Mesh validation documentation confirming watertightness, manifold geometry, scale, and identified printability concerns.

Manufacturing recommendations addressing structural integrity, fine details, and minimum feature sizes.

Complete project backups, including all approved source files and final manufacturing deliverables.

Physical prototype printing may be included under a separately agreed milestone.

Final acceptance requires both exceptional visual accuracy and verified technical quality.

4. AI USAGE AND DESIGN INTEGRITY

WE ARE FULLY AWARE OF AI-GENERATED 3D MODELING TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USE WITHIN THE DIGITAL SCULPTING INDUSTRY.

We are specifically seeking a highly skilled professional sculptor with demonstrated artistic and technical expertise.

AI-assisted tools may be considered when fully disclosed and approved.

However, automated image-to-3D generation alone does not meet our requirements.

GENERIC AI-GENERATED CHARACTERS, APPROXIMATE RECREATIONS, UNAUTHORIZED DESIGN CHANGES, AND LOW-QUALITY AUTOMATED MESHES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The completed sculpture must accurately reproduce our approved references and satisfy professional manufacturing standards.

5. DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES

We intend to structure the project around clearly defined, individually approved milestones.

Milestone 1 — Paid Technical Evaluation

Review the supplied references and complete a small paid sculpting test focused on the custom helmet and head assembly.

This evaluation will establish the artist's ability to reproduce our design accurately before full development begins.

Milestone 2 — Preliminary Master Sculpt

Create the complete initial figurine, including anatomy, helmet, uniform, equipment, and platform.

Submit multiple-angle renders for review.

Milestone 3 — Detailed Sculpting and Refinement

Complete the character's approved anatomical and equipment details. Incorporate corrections based on documented feedback.

Milestone 4 — Manufacturing Preparation

Prepare and validate the approved model for high-resolution resin printing, including geometry inspection and dimensional verification.

Milestone 5 — Final Approval and Delivery

Submit the completed master figurine and deliver all approved ZBrush files, watertight STLs, high-resolution renders, validation documentation, and project backups according to the agreed payment terms.

The 20-pose collection will proceed under a separate agreement.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The VMGTOYZ 2030 figurine is a proprietary commercial product design.

The selected sculptor must agree to written terms covering:

Confidentiality of all project references and information.

Ownership and assignment of commissioned deliverables and agreed intellectual property rights.

Full commercial manufacturing, reproduction, modification, and distribution rights.

Delivery of editable native ZBrush files.

No unauthorized resale, redistribution, disclosure, or portfolio publication.

Prior disclosure and approval of subcontractors or third-party assets.

All original VMGTOYZ designs and supplied references remain the property of VMGTOYZ Strategic Toy Company.

7. ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking an independent senior-level sculptor with proven experience creating premium collectible figures and manufacturing-ready miniatures.

AN IMPRESSIVE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

We want evidence of exceptional sculpting ability and the successful production of physical models.

Please provide:

Your professional ZBrush experience and sculpting background.

Portfolio examples demonstrating realistic anatomy, clothing, and detailed equipment.

Examples of miniature or collectible figures you personally sculpted.

Photographs of actual resin-printed or manufactured figures, if available.

Your experience reproducing complex characters from image references.

Confirmation that you personally perform the sculpting work or disclosure of collaborators.

Your current availability and estimated development timeline.

Your proposed price for the initial paid helmet-and-head evaluation.

Your estimated price for completing the master figurine.

A separate preliminary estimate for approximately 20 football poses.

Your preferred milestone payment structure and revision policy.

Confirmation that you can deliver editable ZBrush files, watertight STLs, and full commercial manufacturing rights under agreed contractual terms.

8. TIMELINE AND PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

WE ARE NOT IMPOSING AN UNREALISTIC DEADLINE.

Our priority is exceptional quality, accuracy, and craftsmanship.

We understand that producing a premium miniature requires careful planning, advanced technical skills, and sufficient development time.

We are prepared to establish a realistic schedule with the selected professional, provided that communication, agreed milestones, and quality standards are consistently maintained.

We value integrity, accountability, professionalism, attention to detail, and pride in craftsmanship.

Our objective is to establish a long-term relationship with an exceptional sculptor who shares these standards and can contribute to the continued development of the VMGTOYZ 2030 figurine collection.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

I look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing this opportunity.

Best regards,