Hi everyone,
I recently posted a freelance project on CGTrader to have a MAN TGX 3D-printable model created.
I received a surprisingly large number of applications, but I'm having a hard time determining who is actually experienced and who isn't.
Some applicants have no references or previous work on their CGTrader profile, while others send images of MAN trucks as examples of their work. In some cases, I have found very similar or identical MAN models/images already available on CGTrader, which makes me wonder whether these are actually their own works.
For experienced CGTrader users:
- How do you verify that a freelancer actually created the models shown in their portfolio?
- Are there specific red flags you look for?
- Is it reasonable to ask for a wireframe, work-in-progress screenshots, or a short screen recording showing the model being created?
- Can CGTrader verify whether a portfolio image/model actually belongs to the applicant?
- What is the safest way to structure the project so that I don't pay for work that isn't delivered or isn't original?
I'm not accusing anyone in particular. I simply want to make sure I select a genuine and experienced 3D artist, especially because this project requires accurate modeling and the final model needs to be suitable for 3D printing.
Any advice from people who have hired freelancers through CGTrader would be greatly appreciated.
