💰 Budget: 250$
Job Posting: 3D Fantasy Map Artist (Blender Cycles)
I’m looking for a skilled 3D artist to create a detailed fantasy world map using Blender Cycles for an ongoing video series. This is a well-known fantasy setting, and I’ll provide plenty of reference materials to ensure accuracy.
Project Scope:
The 3D map should be believable and mostly accurate without exaggerated features. It must include:
– Realistic terrain: Mountains, valleys, rivers, oceans, hills, lakes
– Multiple biomes: Forest, grasslands, volcanic, desert, snow
– 160 named locations, including towns, lands, and landmarks
– Text labels above the terrain to name each location (If 160 text labels are too many for the proposed budget, I can handle adding the text myself—just provide the base work.)
– High-quality textures: Normal maps, roughness maps, and other detail-enhancing elements
– Large-scale resolution for zooming into specific locations
– Minimal road network (only a few major roads required)
– No political borders
– No need for built-out towns, but I may consider adding them later for an additional price. Right now, towns can just be dots that I can modify as needed.
– The map should be designed with future expansion in mind, as we may add more landmasses or regions later.
I will provide a lot of reference material, and we may be able to use an existing 2D map as a base for textures, roughness, normals, and other details to speed up the process.
Additionally, I am still deciding on how the map’s edges will be handled, but think of it as a stylized, possibly abstract plaque-like display—I will share references for direction.
Artistic Style:
– Mostly realistic terrain colors (not stylized), except for the volcanic biome, which can have some creative stylization.
Requirements:
– Experience with 3D terrain modeling and rendering (Blender Cycles preferred)
– Ability to work with realistic textures and lighting
– Good eye for natural landscapes and biomes
– Ability to place readable 3D text labels into the terrain (optional if the budget doesn’t allow)
– Portfolio of past 3D maps is required (please provide examples when applying)
Bonus Skills (Not Required but a Plus):
– Ability to create small 3D town assets (if interested in additional work)
Why Apply?
– This is a long-term project, and I’ll likely need more fantasy maps in the future!
– If you do a great job, I’ll have ongoing work for additional world-building content.
To apply, send me:
✅ Your portfolio showcasing past 3D maps or terrain work
✅ Your rate for this project
✅ Any relevant experience working with fantasy maps or large-scale 3D terrains
✅ Your pitch on how you would approach this project
💰 I'm willing to go beyond the proposed budget for the right person and the right pitch! If you have a strong vision for how to bring this world to life, I want to hear it!
Looking forward to working with an artist who loves crafting beautiful, immersive fantasy worlds! 🎨🌍
Skills: Blender, 3D Rendering, 3D Design
Categories: Engineering & Architecture, 3D Modeling & CAD