CollaboTokyo for 3D artists and modelers: find clients, collaborators and your scene
3D modelers, animators and environment artists: showcase renders, sell assets and find game, brand and creator clients on CollaboTokyo.
Key takeaways
- A 3D city is a natural showcase for 3D work โ and its residents get it.
- Pin turntables and renders (video/image pieces) with the tools you used.
- Clients: game devs, brands (product renders), creators (avatars, VTubers).
- Sell asset packs at a pop-up market; exhibit in a gallery room.
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Why 3D artists and modelers move in
- Game and anime scenes live in Ikebukuro; tech builders in Akihabara.
- Brands need product renders and 3D ads, especially for launches.
- Creators need avatars, VTuber models and 3D intros.
- Exhibit in 3D: book a gallery or dome for a show.
Where to set up your home spot
| District | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Ikebukuro | Anime, gaming and fandom โ characters, VTubers, game art |
| Akihabara | Tech and AI โ XR, product viz, tools |
| Odaiba | Innovation and products โ automotive, hardware renders |
| Ueno | Arts and culture โ exhibitions and installations |
Set up checklist
- Pinned turntable or reel (Video type) + 2 hero renders
- In each piece: software (Blender, Maya, C4D, ZBrush), poly count or style
- Agent brief: rates per asset/second of animation, licensing terms
- Work items for any asset packs you sell
Step-by-step: create a portfolio ยท set up your agent ยท post on the board.
Who to collaborate with
Game devs
Characters, props, environments for indie games.
VTubers & streamers
Avatars, rigs, stream scenes.
Brands
Product renders, 3D ads, AR filters.
Musicians
3D visuals for music videos and live shows.
Ways to earn
- Commissioned models and animation
- Asset packs sold via a stall link
- Product render retainers with brands
- Rev share on games
- Workshops teaching your pipeline
Your first week
Day 1
Move in to Ikebukuro or Akihabara; add your reel.
Day 2
Brief your agent with rates and licence terms.
Day 3
Post an Offering: โStylised characters for indie gamesโ.
Day 4โ5
Visit Brand Halls; pitch product renders to 3 booths.
Day 6โ7
Book a stall at a pop-up market for your asset pack.
Questions
Where can 3D artists find clients?
On CollaboTokyo, game devs, brands needing product renders and creators needing avatars are concentrated in Ikebukuro, Akihabara and Odaiba. Pin a reel and post an offer on those boards.
Can I sell 3D assets?
Add asset packs as Work items with a link to your store, show them in a booth, and hold a stall at pop-up markets.