City Crafters is a Dubai-based game development studio creating immersive experiences across mobile, VR, PC, and console platforms. The studio blends storytelling, innovation, and cutting-edge technology to craft games that inspire players worldwide. Projects range from large-scale RPGs to VR experiences, and the team is expanding with global talent.

The Character Artist role is a remote, full-time position ideal for artists skilled in creating expressive, believable characters and adapting them to various gameplay styles. The artist will work closely with the core Dubai team while contributing remotely, ensuring characters are optimized for real-time game engines.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and customize MetaHuman characters to match diverse personas, narratives, and styles.

• Sculpt, model, and texture high-quality characters with anatomical accuracy.

• Customize facial features, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories within the MetaHuman framework.

• Create realistic and stylized looks using shaders, materials, and PBR workflows.

• Collaborate with animators and riggers to deliver animation-ready characters.

• Ensure performance optimization for Unreal or Unity game engines.

• Contribute remotely while maintaining close collaboration with the Dubai-based core team.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4+ years professional experience in character art for games.

• Proven experience with MetaHuman customization and Unreal Engine workflows.

• Skilled in Maya, Blender, or 3Ds Max for character modeling.

• Strong sculpting expertise in ZBrush (facial detail, anatomy, clothing).

• Proficiency in Substance Painter, Photoshop, or similar for texturing.

• Knowledge of hair and grooming systems (XGen, Groom, etc.).

• Familiarity with rigging basics and real-time character pipelines.

• Strong online portfolio showcasing character work for games.

• Fluent English required; Arabic speakers preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Art, Animation, Character Art, Fine Arts, or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Work Format:

• Remote, full-time opportunity with flexible hours.

• Competitive salary based on international experience.

• Chance to work on cutting-edge, character-driven games.

• Global, collaborative team focused on creativity and innovation.

• Growth opportunities within one of the fastest-growing gaming studios in the Middle East.

• Start Date: ASAP