3D Web Developer (Three.js / R3F)

We’re looking for a 3D web developer, ideally one who also models, to build a small, beautiful, explorable 3D scene that runs in a phone’s browser. It’s for an upcoming launch, and most visitors will arrive from social media on their phones, so mobile performance is the top priority.

Solo developers who also model, duos, and small studios are all welcome. Tell us who does what.

What you’ll build

- One small, stylized 3D island scene (explorable in about 60 seconds), built mobile web first
- Navigation, with smooth camera movement
- 6–10 interactive objects that glow when the visitor is nearby and open links, embedded media or content when tapped (e.g. a jukebox plays audio, a screen plays a video)
- A persistent call-to-action button that opens a simple sign-up form (one text field + email/phone), connected to a form or analytics tool we’ll provide
- Basic analytics events (time in scene, objects tapped, button clicks)

Must-haves

- Loads in under 3 seconds and runs smoothly inside social app in-app browsers (Instagram, TikTok), on iPhone and mid-range Android
-Optimized assets (glTF, compressed textures, low poly count)
- Delivered as a hosted web page, with full source code and assets handed over

Tech: Three.js or React Three Fiber preferred. Open to PlayCanvas, Spline or Needle if you can show strong mobile performance. Assets in Blender, and AI tools (Meshy, Tripo) are fine for rough drafts as long as everything is polished to one consistent style.

To apply, please include:

- Links to live web 3D projects we can open on a phone (not just videos or renders)
- Examples of 3D models or scenes you made, or who on your team would handle the art
- In 2–3 sentences: how would you keep a 3D scene loading fast inside Instagram’s in-app browser?
- Your rough price and timeline for the full scope