We would like to create a virtual enviornment. It would be more like a virtual convention. We would like to allow users to set up a virtual display/ The site will be membership based. We will allow users to set up a display at the convention. Display set will be limited to the tools we supply. Since it will be membership leveling, the higher the membership the more tools we will provide to the user to set up their space. There will only be X number of ways any given display can be set up, so we need shadow models if that makes sense? Since we're providing all the tools, there will only be so many different ways any user can set up, but we need a way for this to be added/removed, upgraded/downgraded at will. We're not opposed to a waiting period for account updates to be made. We will need avatars and avatar gesturing. Virtual world text and voice chatting. Voice chatting would be a upselling feature. Profiles. Virtual world web browser. We're not interested in opensource existing virtual worlds. Avatars must have gesturing. Virtual World will need to streamline to online website based on virtual world avtivity. Above is a brief outline of what is needed. I have a long and extensive write up that breaks it down in details. I need someone that can offer better alternatives. We have no prior experience with 3D simulators for the exception of Second Life. The difference with that is user have the ability to sculpt and mode exactly as they want it. With us we're giving users the items that can be placed in the space provided based on their membership level. Their build will be drag and drop. I would much prefer someone to know 3DVisual software, because it seems to address a lot of what we need. I need someone that can do more than just 3D modeling. This person will need to understand and know the web development end and how to make it interact with the virtual environment. Job Description: Your responsibilities: - Collaborate with team members to understand business and user requirements - Translate requirements into highly innovative and interactive rich media experiences - Effectively conceptualize, design and create high-quality storyboards, mocks and animation demonstrations - Communicate design strategy and rationale to stakeholders - Handle multiple projects and deliver results in a timely manner - Contribute suggestions or ideas to improve branding and messaging Your qualifications: - Strong grasp of animation, rigging, and modeling as well as experience creating characters and fluid environments - Compelling portfolio that demonstrates your animation abilities, including assets such as wireframes, texture maps, motion, etc. - Primary skill: Animation - Additional skill(s): Visual3D, Studio Max, Maya, XSI - Ability to work with constructive criticism as well as adhere to deadlines - A work style that is extremely detail oriented - A complete Elance profile - References or an established reputation on Elance preferred Desired Skills: 3d, Animation, Graphic Design Keywords: Animation, Graphic, 3d, Design