13 Game Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Game Designer Role

We are seeking a skilled Game Designer to join our team in the creation and support of live service free-to-play games.

Responsibilities:

• Create and validate game design documents, balance, core systems and features, prototypes, UI flows, and strategic and meta gameplay
• Integrate assets, provide detailed feedback, and take a hands-on approach to testing, balance, and gameplay
• Review and balance implemented features and systems for quality and adherence to the design and business goals of the project
• Collaborate with technical, art, audio, and production leads to realize the game design vision in a timely manner
• Iterate and evolve project features, gameplay, and balance on a consistent basis

Requirements

1. Extensive knowledge of mobile and F2P design fundamentals
2. Data driven design principles
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to take responsibility and ownership with strong personal initiative
5. Positive attitude and drive to work in a challenging team environment
6. Passion for playing and making games
7. 3-5 years professional design experience

About Us

We strive to create an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of our players' community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone , the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue , Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU .

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture, featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are looking for a visionary Art Director to establish the game’s unique visual identity. This is an opportunity to create a distinctive aesthetic inspired by Emirati culture, blending authenticity with a modern indie-game sensibility. As the Art Director, you will collaborate closely with our Emirati artists, cultural partners, and storytelling team to ensure that the game’s visuals reflect the beauty, richness, and traditions of the UAE.

You will also play a crucial role in defining an efficient art pipeline that utilizes Unreal Engine's tools and workflows, while keeping the project within scope and budget.

This is a hands-on leadership position in which you will build and mentor a small, globally distributed art team, guiding them in developing a cohesive and visually striking world that enhances the gameplay experience. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Art Director, you will be responsible for …

• Visual Direction: Define and develop a unique art style inspired by Emirati culture that balances authenticity and technical feasibility within the game’s scope. Oversee all visual aspects of the game, including environment design, character art, animation direction, lighting, and UI aesthetics.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build a small, distributed team from the ground up; serve as a mentor to local Emirati artists and other team members.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Game Design Director, Narrative Lead, and other team members to align art direction with gameplay and storytelling goals.
• Hands-on Art Production: Work directly in Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and optimize assets, ensuring a balance between visual fidelity and performance.
• Asset Oversight: Manage the creation of art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the game’s unique look and feel.
• Pipeline & Budget Management: Develop and optimize art workflows and Unreal Engine pipelines to balance artistic ambition and ensure high-quality visuals while staying within budget and production constraints.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic elements of Emirati culture into visually compelling assets, art styles, and environments. Collaborate with other Emirati artists and cultural experts to ensure the game’s visual design reflects the heritage, traditions, and aesthetics of the UAE.
• Iterative Development: Engage in continuous review, feedback, and refinement of art assets through playtesting and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We’re looking for someone who has …

• 8+ years in art direction or as a lead artist, with a proven track record in IP development and small team leadership.
• A strong portfolio showcasing unique, stylized, or culturally inspired art direction, ideally with experience in indie games.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, with hands-on experience developing stylized, visually striking games with modern art production pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, shaders, lighting, procedural tools, and asset optimization
• Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor small creative teams, particularly in a distributed development setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside narrative leads, cultural partners, and cross-functional teams with different cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to reside in or work from the UAE during key phases of development and travel as needed.

It’s a bonus if you …

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects to translate authentic aspects of culture and traditions into visual storytelling
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in environmental storytelling and world-building.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone, the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue, Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU.

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture, featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are looking for a visionary Art Director to establish the game’s unique visual identity. This is an opportunity to create a distinctive aesthetic inspired by Emirati culture, blending authenticity with a modern indie-game sensibility. As the Art Director, you will collaborate closely with our Emirati artists, cultural partners, and storytelling team to ensure that the game’s visuals reflect the beauty, richness, and traditions of the UAE.

You will also play a crucial role in defining an efficient art pipeline that utilizes Unreal Engine's tools and workflows, while keeping the project within scope and budget.

This is a hands-on leadership position in which you will build and mentor a small, globally distributed art team, guiding them in developing a cohesive and visually striking world that enhances the gameplay experience. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Art Director, you will be responsible for .

• Visual Direction: Define and develop a unique art style inspired by Emirati culture that balances authenticity and technical feasibility within the game’s scope. Oversee all visual aspects of the game, including environment design, character art, animation direction, lighting, and UI aesthetics.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build a small, distributed team from the ground up; serve as a mentor to local Emirati artists and other team members.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Game Design Director, Narrative Lead, and other team members to align art direction with gameplay and storytelling goals.
• Hands-on Art Production: Work directly in Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and optimize assets, ensuring a balance between visual fidelity and performance.
• Asset Oversight: Manage the creation of art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the game’s unique look and feel.
• Pipeline & Budget Management: Develop and optimize art workflows and Unreal Engine pipelines to balance artistic ambition and ensure high-quality visuals while staying within budget and production constraints.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic elements of Emirati culture into visually compelling assets, art styles, and environments. Collaborate with other Emirati artists and cultural experts to ensure the game’s visual design reflects the heritage, traditions, and aesthetics of the UAE.
• Iterative Development: Engage in continuous review, feedback, and refinement of art assets through playtesting and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We’re looking for someone who has .

• 8+ years in art direction or as a lead artist, with a proven track record in IP development and small team leadership.
• A strong portfolio showcasing unique, stylized, or culturally inspired art direction, ideally with experience in indie games.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, with hands-on experience developing stylized, visually striking games with modern art production pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, shaders, lighting, procedural tools, and asset optimization
• Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor small creative teams, particularly in a distributed development setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside narrative leads, cultural partners, and cross-functional teams with different cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to reside in or work from the UAE during key phases of development and travel as needed.

It’s a bonus if you .

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects to translate authentic aspects of culture and traditions into visual storytelling
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in environmental storytelling and world-building.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone , the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue , Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU .

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture, featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are looking for a visionary Art Director to establish the game’s unique visual identity. This is an opportunity to create a distinctive aesthetic inspired by Emirati culture, blending authenticity with a modern indie-game sensibility. As the Art Director, you will collaborate closely with our Emirati artists, cultural partners, and storytelling team to ensure that the game’s visuals reflect the beauty, richness, and traditions of the UAE.

You will also play a crucial role in defining an efficient art pipeline that utilizes Unreal Engine's tools and workflows, while keeping the project within scope and budget.

This is a hands-on leadership position in which you will build and mentor a small, globally distributed art team, guiding them in developing a cohesive and visually striking world that enhances the gameplay experience. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Art Director, you will be responsible for .

• Visual Direction: Define and develop a unique art style inspired by Emirati culture that balances authenticity and technical feasibility within the game’s scope. Oversee all visual aspects of the game, including environment design, character art, animation direction, lighting, and UI aesthetics.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build a small, distributed team from the ground up; serve as a mentor to local Emirati artists and other team members.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Game Design Director, Narrative Lead, and other team members to align art direction with gameplay and storytelling goals.
• Hands-on Art Production: Work directly in Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and optimize assets, ensuring a balance between visual fidelity and performance.
• Asset Oversight: Manage the creation of art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the game’s unique look and feel.
• Pipeline & Budget Management: Develop and optimize art workflows and Unreal Engine pipelines to balance artistic ambition and ensure high-quality visuals while staying within budget and production constraints.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic elements of Emirati culture into visually compelling assets, art styles, and environments. Collaborate with other Emirati artists and cultural experts to ensure the game’s visual design reflects the heritage, traditions, and aesthetics of the UAE.
• Iterative Development: Engage in continuous review, feedback, and refinement of art assets through playtesting and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  

We’re looking for someone who has .

• 8+ years in art direction or as a lead artist, with a proven track record in IP development and small team leadership.
• A strong portfolio showcasing unique, stylized, or culturally inspired art direction, ideally with experience in indie games.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine, with hands-on experience developing stylized, visually striking games with modern art production pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, shaders, lighting, procedural tools, and asset optimization
• Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor small creative teams, particularly in a distributed development setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside narrative leads, cultural partners, and cross-functional teams with different cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to reside in or work from the UAE during key phases of development and travel as needed.

It’s a bonus if you .

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects to translate authentic aspects of culture and traditions into visual storytelling
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in environmental storytelling and world-building.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: UAE or Saudi Arabia (role could be remote from any location if willing to work local hours with occasional travel to the region)

Type: Part Time and Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Game Designer who has the instincts and experiences to support and mentor aspiring youth game creators.

The Game Design Mentor will function as a 'player-coach' across a portfolio of game projects being developed by members of the Endless Studios community. By working with university students, high school students, members of the core Endless Studios team, and other aspiring game creators to design game narratives, mechanics, and user experiences, you will help bring their visions to life. Through your approach, modeling, and mentorship, you will help them understand the intricacies of game design, foster a robust game conceptualization process, and nurture the next generation of outstanding game designers.

• Mentoring aspiring game creators in the art of game design, modeling effective design practice, leadership, and collaboration;
• Contributing to Endless Studios projects by crafting game narratives and designing game mechanics;
• Coordinating (and assisting Endless Studios teams in coordinating) the design efforts of both participants and Endless Studios staff on collaborative projects;
• Assisting project teams in evaluating design concepts, level designs, prototypes, and user experiences and in making decisions on how to approach their projects;
• Providing participants with feedback and coaching on their game design work, as well as their developmental progress;
• Contributing to the development of learning content in Endless Studios' design learning pathway;
• Developing and promulgating design standards and procedures for Endless Studios projects;
• Troubleshooting challenges and conflicts as they arise;
• Communicating effectively both with the game development teams as well as domain experts;
• Contributing to an exciting, innovative, and supportive work environment.

• Minimum 5+ years game design experience;
• A background in coaching, training, mentoring or teaching -- and empowering -- less experienced game designers, for example, teaching game design at the university or youth-program level;
• Prior experience in utilizing design tools and software, including experience with the Unity engine (or an equivalent game engine);
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, producers, artists, and other game-making professionals;
• Passion for mentoring aspiring game creators.

• Shipped one or more games in Unity with a strong emphasis on design;
• Samples of completed game projects showcasing your direct contributions to game design;
• Prior experience teaching game design -- or collaborating with others to design games -- in an online or virtual setting.

Endless Studios is a youth-centered studio where the next generation of creators apprentice with professionals to create worlds and develop games. Inspired by the collective culture of open source software communities and the creative culture of game modding communities, Endless Studios operates as a globally distributed, massively open youth-focused game making studio and learning community. Through prior products like Minecraft.Edu, Gamestar Mechanic, The Endless Mission, Terminal Two, and XPrize Connect Code Games Challenge, the founding team at Endless Studios has touched the lives of millions over the past 10 years.

Endless Studios values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location: UAE or Saudi Arabia (role could be remote from any location if willing to work local hours with occasional travel to the region)
Type: Part Time and Full Time
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Game Designer who has the instincts and experiences to support and mentor aspiring youth game creators.
The Game Design Mentor will function as a 'player-coach' across a portfolio of game projects being developed by members of the Endless Studios community. By working with university students, high school students, members of the core Endless Studios team, and other aspiring game creators to design game narratives, mechanics, and user experiences, you will help bring their visions to life. Through your approach, modeling, and mentorship, you will help them understand the intricacies of game design, foster a robust game conceptualization process, and nurture the next generation of outstanding game designers.
Key Responsibilities

• Mentoring aspiring game creators in the art of game design, modeling effective design practice, leadership, and collaboration;
• Contributing to Endless Studios projects by crafting game narratives and designing game mechanics;
• Coordinating (and assisting Endless Studios teams in coordinating) the design efforts of both participants and Endless Studios staff on collaborative projects;
• Assisting project teams in evaluating design concepts, level designs, prototypes, and user experiences and in making decisions on how to approach their projects;
• Providing participants with feedback and coaching on their game design work, as well as their developmental progress;
• Contributing to the development of learning content in Endless Studios' design learning pathway;
• Developing and promulgating design standards and procedures for Endless Studios projects;
• Troubleshooting challenges and conflicts as they arise;
• Communicating effectively both with the game development teams as well as domain experts;
• Contributing to an exciting, innovative, and supportive work environment.
  

• Minimum 5+ years game design experience;
• A background in coaching, training, mentoring or teaching -- and empowering -- less experienced game designers, for example, teaching game design at the university or youth-program level;
• Prior experience in utilizing design tools and software, including experience with the Unity engine (or an equivalent game engine);
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, producers, artists, and other game-making professionals;
• Passion for mentoring aspiring game creators.
  

• Shipped one or more games in Unity with a strong emphasis on design;
• Samples of completed game projects showcasing your direct contributions to game design;
• Prior experience teaching game design -- or collaborating with others to design games -- in an online or virtual setting.
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeInternship

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesComputer Games

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About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone , the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue , Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU .

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Game Design Director to be the driving force behind the game’s design, ensuring an engaging, commercially successful, and culturally authentic experience. The ideal candidate is an experienced lead game designer with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working with globally distributed teams, mentoring talent, and being hands-on with Unreal Engine. Your expertise will be crucial in translating authentic cultural elements into engaging game systems and building a world that resonates with players on a global scale.

This role involves close collaboration with our Emirati Narrative Lead, who has a rich background in culturally-inspired live performances and storytelling. Together, you will translate narrative themes into compelling gameplay. The Game Design Director will also collaborate with other Emirati talent and external partners to ensure authentic integration of worldbuilding, player experience, and game mechanics throughout the project. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Game Design Director, you will be responsible for:

• Creative Game Design Leadership: Define and lead the game’s design direction, ensuring that every element of gameplay is fun and reflects the rich Emirati culture and narrative vision.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build and mentor a distributed game design team from the ground up; serve as a partner to the Emirati Narrative Lead and other team members.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams (including narrative, art, and cultural partners) across multiple locations to ensure cohesive and authentic game systems.
• Hands-on Design: Actively engage in game design tasks, leveraging your hands-on experience with the Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and refine gameplay mechanics. Provide clear documentation, feedback, and iterative design processes to guide the development team.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic aspects of Emirati history and culture into interactive game mechanics, advocating for cultural authenticity while ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse audiences.
• IP & Project Management: Utilize previous IP experience to help shape and manage the game’s narrative and design assets. Work with production to scope and manage the design workload, maintaining project milestones.
• Iterative Development: Participate in playtesting and incorporate feedback to continually refine gameplay, ensuring a deeply engaging and polished interactive experience.

We’re looking for someone who has …

• 8+ years of experience in game design, with at least 3 years in a lead or director-level role.
• Willingness to be based in, or spend considerable time in Abu Dhabi during the development of the game.
• Previous experience working with IP or developing original IP or a portfolio that reflects innovative storytelling and design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine with a hands-on approach to game design and development.
• Experience leading distributed teams and remote collaboration across time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor creative teams, particularly in collaborative, culturally diverse environments.
• Deep expertise in gameplay mechanics, systems design, and player experience.
• Strong communication skills, able to work across disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to the UAE for key phases of development.

It’s a bonus if you …

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects that required authentic translation of cultural narratives into game mechanics.
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in life simulation, adventure and/or narrative-driven games.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone , the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue , Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU .

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Game Design Director to be the driving force behind the game’s design, ensuring an engaging, commercially successful, and culturally authentic experience. The ideal candidate is an experienced lead game designer with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working with globally distributed teams, mentoring talent, and being hands-on with Unreal Engine. Your expertise will be crucial in translating authentic cultural elements into engaging game systems and building a world that resonates with players on a global scale.

This role involves close collaboration with our Emirati Narrative Lead, who has a rich background in culturally-inspired live performances and storytelling. Together, you will translate narrative themes into compelling gameplay. The Game Design Director will also collaborate with other Emirati talent and external partners to ensure authentic integration of worldbuilding, player experience, and game mechanics throughout the project. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Game Design Director, you will be responsible for:

• Creative Game Design Leadership: Define and lead the game’s design direction, ensuring that every element of gameplay is fun and reflects the rich Emirati culture and narrative vision.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build and mentor a distributed game design team from the ground up; serve as a partner to the Emirati Narrative Lead and other team members.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams (including narrative, art, and cultural partners) across multiple locations to ensure cohesive and authentic game systems.
• Hands-on Design: Actively engage in game design tasks, leveraging your hands-on experience with the Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and refine gameplay mechanics. Provide clear documentation, feedback, and iterative design processes to guide the development team.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic aspects of Emirati history and culture into interactive game mechanics, advocating for cultural authenticity while ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse audiences.
• IP & Project Management: Utilize previous IP experience to help shape and manage the game’s narrative and design assets. Work with production to scope and manage the design workload, maintaining project milestones.
• Iterative Development: Participate in playtesting and incorporate feedback to continually refine gameplay, ensuring a deeply engaging and polished interactive experience.

We’re looking for someone who has .

• 8+ years of experience in game design, with at least 3 years in a lead or director-level role.
• Willingness to be based in, or spend considerable time in Abu Dhabi during the development of the game.
• Previous experience working with IP or developing original IP or a portfolio that reflects innovative storytelling and design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine with a hands-on approach to game design and development.
• Experience leading distributed teams and remote collaboration across time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor creative teams, particularly in collaborative, culturally diverse environments.
• Deep expertise in gameplay mechanics, systems design, and player experience.
• Strong communication skills, able to work across disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to the UAE for key phases of development.

It’s a bonus if you .

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects that required authentic translation of cultural narratives into game mechanics.
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in life simulation, adventure and/or narrative-driven games.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About E-Line Media:

E-Line Media is a developer and publisher of video games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2008, the company's mission is to develop games that fire the imagination, catalyze curiosity, and provide gateways to new perspectives and interests.

The Company is a mission-driven, for-profit enterprise whose investors seek market-level financial returns and positive social impact. Its titles include the BAFTA and Peabody award-winning Never Alone, the Jackson-Wild-winning Beyond Blue, Gamestar Mechanic, and MinecraftEDU.

The Emirati Cultural Game will be a project similar to E-Line's Never Alone, which was developed inclusively with the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), a pioneering Alaska Native organization. Never Alone's goal was to share, celebrate, and extend Alaska Native culture with a global audience. The game is based on a story passed down for thousands of years, is in the Inupiaq language, and features 24 ‘cultural insight' mini-documentaries unlocked through gameplay, inviting players to connect deeply with Alaska Native heritage and tradition.

The game has resonated worldwide, reaching over 15 million players. It has been featured in thousands of articles, won numerous awards, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Websites

• Never Alone website:
• Short New Yorker film about the 'inclusive development' process for Never Alone:
• Powerful review of Never Alone by a Native American game critic:
• E-Line Media Website:

About the Project:

We are embarking on an exciting journey to create a video game inspired by Emirati culture featuring compelling gameplay and an authentic narrative. Our goal is to create an experience that resonates with both global and local players while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the UAE. We are bringing together experienced game developers alongside Emirati artists, storytellers, and cultural partners to create a commercially successful, engaging experience for audiences worldwide on PC and consoles.

About the Position:

We are seeking a Game Design Director to be the driving force behind the game’s design, ensuring an engaging, commercially successful, and culturally authentic experience. The ideal candidate is an experienced lead game designer with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working with globally distributed teams, mentoring talent, and being hands-on with Unreal Engine. Your expertise will be crucial in translating authentic cultural elements into engaging game systems and building a world that resonates with players on a global scale.

This role involves close collaboration with our Emirati Narrative Lead, who has a rich background in culturally-inspired live performances and storytelling. Together, you will translate narrative themes into compelling gameplay. The Game Design Director will also collaborate with other Emirati talent and external partners to ensure authentic integration of worldbuilding, player experience, and game mechanics throughout the project. A unique opportunity for someone based in the region or open to relocating or traveling to Abu Dhabi during development to immerse themselves in the local stories, landscapes, and traditions.

As our Game Design Director, you will be responsible for:

• Creative Game Design Leadership: Define and lead the game’s design direction, ensuring that every element of gameplay is fun and reflects the rich Emirati culture and narrative vision.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Build and mentor a distributed game design team from the ground up; serve as a partner to the Emirati Narrative Lead and other team members.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams (including narrative, art, and cultural partners) across multiple locations to ensure cohesive and authentic game systems.
• Hands-on Design: Actively engage in game design tasks, leveraging your hands-on experience with the Unreal Engine to prototype, iterate, and refine gameplay mechanics. Provide clear documentation, feedback, and iterative design processes to guide the development team.
• Cultural Integration: Translate authentic aspects of Emirati history and culture into interactive game mechanics, advocating for cultural authenticity while ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse audiences.
• IP & Project Management: Utilize previous IP experience to help shape and manage the game’s narrative and design assets. Work with production to scope and manage the design workload, maintaining project milestones.
• Iterative Development: Participate in playtesting and incorporate feedback to continually refine gameplay, ensuring a deeply engaging and polished interactive experience.

We’re looking for someone who has .

• 8+ years of experience in game design, with at least 3 years in a lead or director-level role.
• Willingness to be based in, or spend considerable time in Abu Dhabi during the development of the game.
• Previous experience working with IP or developing original IP or a portfolio that reflects innovative storytelling and design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine with a hands-on approach to game design and development.
• Experience leading distributed teams and remote collaboration across time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor creative teams, particularly in collaborative, culturally diverse environments.
• Deep expertise in gameplay mechanics, systems design, and player experience.
• Strong communication skills, able to work across disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to the UAE for key phases of development.

It’s a bonus if you .

• Experience working on culturally inspired games or projects that required authentic translation of cultural narratives into game mechanics.
• A passion for bridging traditional cultural narratives with modern interactive media.

• Background in life simulation, adventure and/or narrative-driven games.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Being part of an enthusiastic, diverse team that wants to make games with a positive impact.
• Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our project partners.
• A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours.
• We provide competitive salaries with full medical benefits and matching 401 (k), as well as paid paternity/maternity leave, vacation, holidays, and sick/wellness days.

E-Line Media values diverse perspectives and voices on our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.