3D Artist / Game developer

Company Description

Antigen Music (Antigen Entertainment) is a pioneering creative company redefining music, digital art, gaming, and immersive experiences in the Middle East and globally. Founded by the first professionally positioned global Emirati hip-hop artist, Antigen, the company blends culture, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology across music production, 3D design, game development, fashion, and multimedia experiences.

Based in Dubai, Antigen Music serves as an innovation hub for bold, unconventional projects that merge regional heritage with futuristic creativity.

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Role Description

We are seeking a Part-Time 3D Artist / Game Developer / Digital Experience Designer to join our on-site team in Dubai.

This role is ideal for a versatile creative who thrives at the intersection of 3D art, real-time engines, game development, and digital experiences. You will help build immersive worlds, interactive content, and visually striking assets across games, music-driven projects, and experimental productions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 3D models, characters, environments, and assets

• Manage texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, and optimization workflows

• Develop and integrate assets within Unreal Engine and other real-time platforms

• Contribute to game development and immersive interactive experiences

• Collaborate closely with creative leadership and production teams

• Support UI/UX design for games and digital products where applicable

• Ensure strong visual storytelling and technical performance

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Qualifications & Technical Skills

3D & Creative Software:

• Strong proficiency in Blender

• Experience with Houdini (procedural workflows, simulations, VFX)

• Knowledge of Substance Painter / Designer

• Familiarity with ZBrush (plus)

• Experience with Marvelous Designer (plus)

Game & Real-Time Engines:

• Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine (preferred)

• Familiarity with Unity (plus)

UI/UX & Design Tools:

• Understanding of UI/UX principles for interactive experiences

• Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, or similar tools

Core Competencies:

• Strong artistic eye and technical execution

• Optimization for real-time performance

• Problem-solving and attention to detail

• Ability to collaborate in a creative, fast-paced environment

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Cultural & Creative Fit (Highly Valued)

• Passion for hip-hop culture, music-driven visuals, and storytelling

Understanding of Arab/Emirati/regional culture and aesthetics

• Interest in blending heritage with futuristic technology

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Why Join Antigen

• Work on unconventional, high-impact creative projects spanning music, gaming, fashion, and immersive media

• Be part of a pioneering entertainment company shaping the future of regional creative industries

• Collaborate directly with artists, designers, and leadership in a hands-on environment

• Build a strong portfolio with real-world flagship projects

• Opportunity for long-term growth and potential full-time transition