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Visual Development Artist

Cypher Games

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Turkey , İstanbul

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Job Description:

At Cypher Games, we believe art is what transforms a game into an unforgettable experience. As a Visual Development Artist, you’ll shape the worlds, characters, and atmospheres that define our games. Working hand-in-hand with designers and developers, your creativity will set the tone, style, and emotional depth of the player journey. If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, mobile games, and pushing artistic boundaries, we’d love to see your vision come to life with us.

Job Responsibility:

  • Create and design visual concepts, characters, environments, and game assets from scratch
  • Define and maintain the overall visual style of the game
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Development teams to ensure a seamless player experience
  • Research trends, references, and technologies to push our art direction forward
  • Iterate artworks and concepts based on testing, data, and feedback
  • Contribute fresh ideas to gameplay, features, and visual storytelling

Requirements:

  • Degree in Arts or relevant professional experience in 2D/visual development
  • Strong drawing and design skills with a solid grasp of color, light, composition, perspective, and anatomy
  • Strong knowledge of visual editing tools, especially Adobe CS Package
  • A versatile portfolio showcasing creativity across different styles and themes
  • Passion for mobile games and high-quality art production
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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