Remote Character Artist – Full Time (Global)

City Crafters | Dubai, UAE (Remote)

About Us:

City Crafters is a Dubai-based game development studio creating immersive experiences across mobile, VR, PC, and console. We combine storytelling, innovation, and cutting-edge technology to craft games that inspire players worldwide. Our projects span from large-scale RPGs to VR experiences, and now we’re looking to expand our team with global talent.

The Role: Remote Character Artist

We are looking for an experienced Character Artist with strong MetaHuman editing expertise to join our growing international team. This is a remote, full-time position, perfect for artists who excel at creating expressive, believable characters and adapting them to various gameplay styles.

Responsibilities

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

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

• Work on facial customization, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories within the MetaHuman framework.

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

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

• Ensure performance optimization for real-time game engines (Unreal/Unity).

• Work closely with the Dubai-based core team while contributing remotely.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of 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 professional experience.

What We Offer:

• Remote, full-time opportunity with flexible hours.

• Competitive salary based on international experience.

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

• A global, collaborative team with a focus on creativity and innovation.

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

Work Format: Full-time, Remote

Location: Worldwide (timezone overlap with Dubai preferred)

Start Date: ASAP