3 Visual Effects jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join our team. As a key member of our Art and Programming teams, you will be responsible for addressing technical challenges, improving pipelines, creating tools, optimizing art production, and maintaining technical stability without compromising visual fidelity.

Your strong artistic skills will ensure that our games meet the highest standards of both technical requirements and art direction. You will work closely with the Art and Tech teams to ensure seamless art integration into game engines with clearly documented and communicated workflows.

You will have the opportunity to drive the implementation and integration of in-game assets, create benchmark assets, and develop tools and scripts for Unity, Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Substance Designer, and other 3D/2D software. Additionally, you will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for technical art features and tools to support team-wide understanding and usage.

• Provide daily support to the Art and Tech teams
• Drive the implementation and integration of in-game assets
• Create Benchmark assets and process following and explaining the constraints on the project keeping the visual integrity in line with the artistic direction
• Point of contact on the art side when facing process or performance issues in-game
• Develop tools and scripts for Unity, Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Substance Designer, and other 3D/2D software, as well as in-house tools
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for technical art features and tools to support team-wide understanding and usage

• Thorough understanding of Unity Engine
• High level proficiency in one or more areas of game development (Modeling & Texturing, VFX, Rendering, Post Processing, Rigging and Animation, Shaders)
• High level proficiency in 2D and 3D software (3ds Max, Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop etc.)
• Well-versed in node-based graphs (Shader Graph, VFX Graph, Substance Designer)
• Extensive scripting experience (Python, C#, MaxScript)
• Experience with Project Management tools (JIRA)
• Experience with Source Control tools (Git, Perforce)
• Experience in working a range of devices from mobile to console
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write clear documentation
• Attention to detail from both technical and artistic perspectives
• Strong problem-solving and intuitive development skills
• Fast and willing learner
• HLSL/GLSL experience is a plus
• Strong 2D/Concept Art skills are a plus
• Understanding and experience with different art styles (Stylized, Semi-Realistic, Pixel Art) is a plus

• 5+ years as a Technical Artist or other related experience
• Shipped 3 or more Mobile, PC or Console games using Unity

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We seek an experienced Video Editor & VFX Artist for freelance/remote work. Ideal candidates have expertise in YouTube and Reels management, combining video editing, motion graphics, and VFX skills.

• Edit videos with advanced motion graphics, special effects, and 3D animations to create engaging visual narratives.
• Enhance storytelling by manipulating video elements (e.g., moving backgrounds, animated objects).
• Work with the creative team to ensure video content aligns with brand vision and goals.
• Composite various video and animation layers to produce seamless, high-quality visuals.
• Deliver fast turnaround of high-quality videos while maintaining creative integrity.

• Develop and execute a content strategy for YouTube and Instagram Reels, optimizing videos for each platform.
• Edit and produce short-form content specifically for YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, incorporating engaging visuals, captions, and storytelling techniques.
• Monitor analytics to measure performance and growth, optimizing content based on data insights.
• Plan and schedule content, ensuring a consistent online presence.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends, implementing creative ideas to boost engagement and reach.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in cinematic video editing, VFX, and social media video management (YouTube, Instagram Reels).
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and other relevant video editing and VFX tools.
• Strong understanding of YouTube and Instagram platforms, including video trends, best practices, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to create visually stunning and dynamic video content, including realistic VFX and engaging short-form videos.
• Precision in editing, VFX, and managing video content for maximum impact.
• Effective communication skills for remote teamwork, collaborating on content strategy.