Style: anime / toon / stylized
Game Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Expected quality level: like in the example below (not AAA, but a neat game level with a pleasant style and correct topology).
Example of style and visual level:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/anime-warrior-girl-rpg-rigged-character-5c21503641754959bc7d9ea3ecb32a83
Reference for appearance is attached separately as an image.
1. Skeleton and Structure
One common skeleton (Armature) for the body and all clothing.
Compatibility with UE5 structure (possible orientation towards UE5 Mannequin, but with custom character proportions).
All meshes must be skinned to this skeleton.
It is preferable to maintain light retargeting capability for animations from other UE5 skeletons.
2. Rigging
Example of what is meant:
https://youtu.be/2BULLerHkSc?t=47
3. Mesh Sections (for Unreal Engine)
The body must be divided into Mesh Sections through Material IDs for further hiding parts in UE (body culling).
Basic zones:
Head
UpperTorso
LowerTorso
Arms
Hands
Legs
Feet
Example of what is meant:
https://youtu.be/Gzr_fiAdxTA?t=23
The specific list of zones can be agreed upon. This is necessary to correctly hide body parts under clothing (without clipping).
4. Clothing (modular)
Each clothing item must be a separate Skeletal Mesh, but with the same Skeleton as the body.
Planned list (example, may be adjusted):
Skirt
Top
Boots
Gloves
Stockings
Panties
Clothing requirements:
5. Hair
Hair is made as a separate Skeletal Mesh.
Attached to the same Skeleton as the body.
Preferred preparation for further physics.
6. Textures and Materials
7. Quality Requirements
The model must be:
fully ready for import into Unreal Engine 5
suitable for animations and retargeting
without artifacts in shading, UV, and deformations
with correct game topology
stylistically consistent with the provided references
scalable base for future character(s) designs
Expected Result
I receive a complete game character for UE5, which can be:
imported into the project
animated without issues with retargeting
changed and combined with clothing
expanded with new designs in the future
Any suggestions, recommendations, and technical comments from your professional side are welcome and I am ready to discuss.
Budget and deadlines are negotiable.
In case of successful collaboration, further work on other characters is possible.
Please attach examples of your work in your bid, thank you!
Thank you for your time and attention!
