High-Poly Animal Character Creation in Blender

I'm in need of an experienced 3D artist familiar with Blender for a comprehensive project involving the modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation of a high-poly animal character. This character will need to be animated for approximately 5-6 seconds, as well as being rendered without animation.

Key Requirements:
- Proficiency in Blender, with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work in this software.
- Extensive experience with creating high-poly models, particularly animal characters.
- Skills in rigging and animation, with the ability to produce a smooth and compelling 5-6 seconds of animation.
- High-quality rendering skills, capable of producing visually stunning results.

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Previous work involving the creation of animal characters in Blender.
- A strong understanding of texturing and the ability to create a visually appealing and detailed model.
- Excellent rigging skills, ensuring the character is able to move realistically.
- Proven animation experience, with the ability to animate the character in a captivating way.
- High-quality rendering experience, able to deliver a polished final product.