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Sanwal A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$20/hr
4.8
44 jobs

Game UI/UX Designer & Visual Branding Specialist Top Rated · 10+ Years · Game Industry I help game studios and developers bridge the gap between complex mechanics and intuitive, AAA-quality visuals — from the first HUD wireframe to the promotional poster that drives downloads. 10+ Years in Game Industry 2000+ Projects Shipped AAA Visual Standard PC · Mobile · Web3 · PlayStation Platforms Covered With over 10 years of dedicated experience in the game industry, I specialise in creating cohesive visual ecosystems — from the first UX wireframe to the final promotional campaign that converts viewers into players. Whether you're building a Web3 / NFT title, a casual mobile game, or a hardcore PC experience, I deliver visuals that feel native to your world and intentional in every pixel. I don't just make assets — I build visual languages. Your in-game HUD, your App Store icon, and your Steam capsule art will speak the same design dialect, creating brand consistency that players recognise and trust before they ever press Start. Having worked across PC, console, mobile, and Web3 game projects, I understand technical constraints, platform guidelines, and the business reality of shipping on time. My workflow blends UX research, interactive prototyping, and AI-accelerated concepting (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion) to hit creative milestones faster — without sacrificing craft on the final deliverable. Player-Centric UI/UX: UX research, user flows, wireframing, and interactive prototyping in Figma. Players never feel lost. Premium Game Graphics: 2D assets, HUDs, icons, splash screens — a consistent art style that breathes life into your world. Game Branding & Promo: Store capsules, promotional posters, social ads — visuals designed to convert viewers into players. AI-Enhanced Workflow: Midjourney & Stable Diffusion for rapid concepting — 100% polished and original final delivery. Game UI / UX Design: Game HUDs, Main Menus, Pause Screens, Map Systems, Loading Screens, Inventory UI, Skill Trees, Dialogue UI, User Flows, Wireframing, Interactive Prototypes, UI Redesign, Mobile UI & Web3 UI Game Art & Graphics: 2D Game Assets, Vector Graphics, Sprite Sheets, Icon Design, Splash Screens, Loading Screens, NFT Artwork, Concept Art, Character Art (2D), Environment Frames, UI Illustration Game Branding: Game Logo Design, Brand Identity, Style Guides, Font Selection, Colour Systems, World-Building Art, Art Direction, Visual Language Marketing & Promotion: Steam Capsule Art, App Store Graphics, Promo Posters, Social Media Ads, Banner Ads, Storefront Creatives, Kickstarter Graphics, Press Kit Design, Trailer Frames Software & Tech Stack: 🖌 Photoshop Compositing · Art ✏️ Illustrator Vector · Icons 📐 Figma UI · Prototyping 🎮 Unity UI Implementation 🌟 After Effects UI Animation 🤖 Midjourney AI Concepting 🔥 Stable Diffusion AI Workflow 🎨 Affinity Design · Photo Why Work with Me: ✦ Consistency Your in-game UI and social media marketing speak the same visual language — always. ✦ 10+ Years of Expertise I understand game technical constraints, platform specs, and player psychology — deeply. ✦ Deadline Reliability Clear milestones, proactive communication, and professional art direction on every project. ✦ Full-Spectrum Delivery from UX wireframes to finished promo posters — one creative partner for your whole pipeline. Keywords & Specialisations: Game UI/UX Designer, Art Director, Mobile Game Interface, Game HUD Design, 2D Game Assets, Game Promo Artist, Social Media Graphics, Unity UI, Web3 Game Design, NFT Game Art, Casual Game Art, Vector Graphics, Interactive Prototyping, Figma UI, Splash Screen Design, Game Marketing Materials, Steam Capsule Art, App Store Graphics, Game Branding, Game Logo Design, PC Game Design, Game Style Guide, Hardcore Game UI, Game Press Kit & UX Research 📌 Note: Every project is unique. To ensure the highest quality and prevent cancellations, please message me for a brief consultation before placing an order. Final pricing and timelines are tailored to your specific scope and requirements.

  • Game Design
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Game Art
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile Game
  • PC Game
  • 2D Game Art
  • UIKit
  • UI Graphics
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Animation
  • GUI Design
  • Figma
  • Game Design Document
  • UX & UI
  • UX & UI Design
Mohammad K.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$25/hr
5.0
21 jobs

🚀 Helping studios and Developers create high-quality 3D characters and assets 🎨 I’m a 3D Character Artist with experience in building production-ready assets for mobile apps, games, and interactive experiences — from stylized characters to hyper-realistic humans. 💪 8+ years in 3D design industry ✅ 50+ character projects (games, mobile apps, real-time avatars, animations) ✅ 40+ Assets and Props projects 🎯 Lead 3D artist on 6+ large-scale projects 🔷 Specialized in stylized & realistic characters, fully rigged and production-ready 🔶 Strong experience with game, animation, and real-time avatar systems with facial rigging & lip sync 🤖 I specialize in: - 3D Character Creation (Stylized & Realistic) - Real-Time Lip Sync & Facial Setup (Visemes / ARKit/ Audio2Face) - Rigging and Animation (Game Animation, Game-Ready Rigs, Character Animation) - Modeling (Weapon, Vehicle, Props, Characters, Outfits) - Texturing and Material Setup (PBR Texturing, Unwrapping, Baking) - Game & Mobile Optimized Assets (Low poly + High quality) - Cinematic Animation and Rendering 🛠️ Tools & Pipeline - Blender - Zbrush - Character Creator 5 - iClone 8 - Metahuman - Substance Painter - Autodesk 3ds Max - Marvelous Designer - Unreal Engine - Unity - Adobe Photoshop - Cascadeur If you’re building a game, mobile app, or interactive experience and need high-quality work, I can help. 🟢 Available for both short-term projects and long-term collaboration. 3D Character | Character Artist | Game Assets | Mobile Game | Real Time Assets | Unity3D | UnrealEngine | Lip Sync | ARKit | Optimized Assets | Stylized Character | Game Pipeline | 3D Animation | Cinematic Renders | CC5 | Blender | UE5 | WebGL

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Unreal Engine
  • NFT Character
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • 3D Animation
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Blender
  • 3D Game Art
  • Game Asset
  • Metaverse
  • 3D Avatar
  • 3D Product Rendering
Hadi S.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$35/hr
4.9
25 jobs

I’m a full-stack game developer with over 10 years of programming experience building and launching games across multiple platforms. I’ve led development on large-scale projects using Unity, Cocos2d-x, and Phaser.io—delivering polished gameplay, engaging user experiences, and scalable backend systems. My work has powered everything from indie titles to SaaS platforms that support live game operations. I specialize in: Unity, Cocos2d-x, Phaser.io, Flutter, Node.js, Django, multiplayer networking, backend APIs, game SDKs, and Web3 integration. Whether it’s gameplay systems, real-time services, or cloud infrastructure, I can build and optimize complex game architectures from end to end. If you're looking for a developer who can turn ambitious ideas into polished, scalable products, feel free to reach out—I’m excited to contribute to your next project!

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Python
  • Database Development
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Flutter
Sheikh S.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$29/hr
4.9
104 jobs

👋 Hi, I’m Sheikh Shahabuddin, an AI Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable systems that combine Artificial Intelligence, automation, and high-performance development. Today, my focus is simple: 👉 Building AI systems that generate, qualify, and convert leads into sales automatically. 🚀 CUSTOM AI Sales Automation Systems: - AI Voice Agents that call and qualify leads automatically - WhatsApp / SMS AI responders for instant customer engagement - Lead generation pipelines (ads, landing pages, CRM integration) - AI chatbots that convert website visitors into customers - Automated follow-up systems that increase conversion rates 👉 Result: Faster response, better lead quality, and higher sales — without manual effort 💡 Example System (Recent Work) Built an AI-powered lead conversion system that: - Captures leads from ads and landing pages - Instantly responds via voice and chat using AI - Qualifies prospects automatically - Pushes hot leads into CRM for closing - Automates follow-ups until conversion 🏗 Immersive AI for Real Estate & High-End Experiences Backed by AAA-level development experience, I also build: - Interactive property walkthroughs - AI-powered sales assistants for real estate - Immersive presentation systems for investors & clients 🎮 Technical Background (AAA Game Development) - Built multiplayer, real-time, and large-scale systems - Delivered projects across gaming, AI, and Web3 including Blockchain ecosystems - Experience with global clients and high-performance applications This background allows me to create AI systems that are not only functional — but fast, scalable, and user-focused. ⚙️ Tech Stack: - AI & Automation: OpenAI, LangChain, AI Agents - Voice AI: Twilio, ElevenLabs - Automation Tools: n8n, Make, Zapier - Development: Python, APIs, Webhooks - Game Engines: Unreal Engine, Unity ✅ Why Work With Me? - I build custom AI automation systems tailored to your needs, not generic templates - I focus on "revenue-driven AI systems", not just tools - Strong mix of technical depth + business understanding - Proven ability to build scalable, production-ready systems 🚀 If you're looking to automate your sales process and turn leads into customers using AI, I can help you build it end-to-end. Let’s connect Now :)

  • Game Development
  • 3D Game Art
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • NFT Marketplace
  • NFT Design
  • NFT Metadata
  • Blockchain Development
  • NFT Minting
  • Website
  • AR & VR
  • Gaming NFT
  • Mobile Game
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Virtual Reality
  • Artificial Intelligence
Usama A.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

$30/hr
4.9
23 jobs

Need help fixing a Unity bug, adding multiplayer, or building gameplay systems fast? I'm a Senior Unity Engineer with 6+ years building gameplay systems that scale — from hyper-casual mobile hits to AAA-adjacent 3D titles. I've shipped work that reached 1M+ downloads, cut crash rates by 60%, and helped boost app store ratings from 3.5★ to 4.5★. 🛠️ What I build I don't write quick scripts. I architect systems: → Data-driven Skill & Perk frameworks (ScriptableObject Architecture / SOAP) that let designers iterate without touching code — cutting iteration time by 70% → Physics-based character controllers: dashes, knock-ups, AOE targeting, dynamic stat scaling → Real-time multiplayer via Photon PUN 2 and Photon Fusion → Clean, modular codebases you can actually maintain after I leave 🏆 Results I've delivered → AAA mobile title "Lost Future" — 1M+ downloads, 20% increase in long-term retention → Hyper-casual pipeline at Fubu Games — 60% crash reduction, rating jumped 3.5★ → 4.5★ → Rollic Games publisher deals — delivered prototypes that cleared commercial review → NFT open-world RPG — zero critical post-launch issues, REST/RUST API integration cut data-handling effort by 50% 💡 Why clients choose me Designer-friendly code: I use ScriptableObjects and custom editor tooling so your designers control balance without waiting for a programmer. Performance-first mindset: I think about memory, frame rate, and crash loops from day one — not as an afterthought. On-time, every time: No surprises. I flag risks early and communicate clearly throughout. 📦 I work on • Core gameplay engineering (combat, movement, AI) • Architecture & refactoring (messy prototype → production-ready codebase) • Cross-platform releases (iOS, Android, PC, WebGL) • Monetization: Ads mediation, IAP, analytics integration • Multiplayer: Photon PUN 2, Photon Fusion Let's build something players can't put down.

  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Unreal Engine
  • C#
  • C++
  • JSON
  • RESTful API
  • Game Engine
  • Community Development
  • In-App Purchases
  • WebGL
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Mobile Game Development
Mishall M.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$30/hr
5.0
37 jobs

I am a Talented and Highly motivated game designer with 3+ years of experience. I am skilled in designing attractive graphics and UI's for all types of games and mobile applications. I have worked on Logos, Business Cards, and all types of Branding data as well. A multitasker who is very accustomed to working under tight deadlines. A team leader and player who knows how to lead a team of designers to achieve goals faster through excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration. I am a responsible person, and my only priority is client satisfaction.

  • Game Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Concept Artistry
  • 2D Illustration
  • Game Asset
  • Digital Art
  • 3D Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Art
  • Motion Graphics
  • Pixel Art
  • NFT Character
  • NFT Design Customization

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