3D Realistic Still Life Render Artist - Contract to Hire

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY — PROPOSALS WITHOUT A FLAT RATE ON THE FIRST LINE WILL BE IGNORED. Proposals MUST begin with the word WOLF or they will be automatically skipped. ⸻ PROJECT OVERVIEW I’m looking for a high-end 3D artist who specializes in photorealistic still-life product renders with a strong artistic eye. This is not generic CGI — I need imagery that genuinely looks like premium product photography, with thoughtful lighting, composition, shadows, texture realism, and an editorial / aesthetic sensibility. The product: Fun, throwback spherical antenna balls that will be used in a nostalgic, lifestyle-leaning visual concept. You must be able to: • Create beautiful, sharp, realistic 3D still-life renders • Incorporate studio-style lighting + natural lifestyle lighting • Build scenes that feel playful but premium • Match exact materials (foam/felt-like texture, matte colors, tiny seams, etc.) • Deliver final high-res renders suitable for a marketing campaign ⸻ STYLE REFERENCES (IMPORTANT) Think: • High-end still-life product photography • Clean, minimal, artistic • Vibrant lighting with personality • Slight lifestyle hints (e.g., dashboard, car windows, retro vibes) • Not cartoony — must look real ⸻ DELIVERABLES • 6–10 final rendered images • Photorealistic textures and lighting • Two scene types: 1. Studio/clean backdrop 2. Lifestyle-inspired still life • Native source files (Blender / C4D / etc.) • Final exports in 4K PNG ⸻ REQUIREMENTS • Portfolio demonstrating realistic still-life 3D product rendering • Strong understanding of materials, shadows, realism • Ability to recreate reference textures accurately • Must deliver ON TIME • English communication must be clear and responsive • Must provide a flat rate • Must include WOLF at the start of your proposal • First line MUST be your flat rate for the full project. No hourly bids. ⸻ HOW TO APPLY 1. Start your proposal with WOLF 2. First line: your all-in flat rate 3. Include links to 3–5 of your MOST realistic 3D product renders 4. Briefly describe your workflow 5. Confirm what software you’re using (Blender/C4D/etc.) Apply tot his job