Cypher Games

Animator at Cypher Games (İstanbul, Turkey)

Cypher Games· İstanbul, Turkey·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

At Cypher Games, animation is the heartbeat of our worlds. We’re looking for a passionate Animator to transform concepts into dynamic, expressive in-game experiences. From characters and environments to gameplay moments, your work will add depth, style, and emotion that players can feel. If you’re excited about shaping the movement, flow, and personality of our games, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and create in-game animations, collaborating closely with Art and Product teams from concept to final production.
  • Design and animate 2D assets, including characters, environments, textures, and more, to bring compelling visuals to life.
  • Oversee the animation pipeline, ensuring integration into the game aligns with quality standards and gameplay experience.
  • Keep up-to-date with new trends in animation and game art, sharing insights and suggestions to enhance our projects.
  • Contribute innovative ideas for game design, visual features, and user experience improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Animation, Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in game animation.
  • Proficiency with Spine & Unity, and similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles, with an excellent eye for detail, timing, and movement.
  • Knowledge of color theory, lighting, and composition, with the ability to create animations that fit the game’s visual style.
  • A proactive team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills, driven to contribute to a dynamic creative environment.

Why work at Cypher Games

  • Culture-First Environment: The company states "team always comes first," aiming to create a valued, supported, and inspired workplace cyphergames.com
  • Location: On-site roles based in Istanbul, Turkey (office located at No: 38 / 66E Interior Door No: 215, Istanbul)
  • High Growth Trajectory: Newly raised $30M Series A funding in 2025 means the company is in a rapid scaling phase, offering employees significant ownership and impact
  • Strong Peer Group: Joining a team where many came from top regional studios (Dream Games, Good Job Games, Ace Games) — high-caliber colleagues and a competitive, ambitious environment
  • Tech Stack: Modern stack including Unity, Python, Docker, Redis, MongoDB, Terraform, and analytics tools (Tableau, Looker, SQL), offering strong technical growth
  • Perfect Rating: 5.0/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn across work-life, compensation, culture, and career dimensions (based on 1 review)
  • Open Roles: Currently hiring for Backend Developer, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Product Intern, and Product Specialist/Manager jobs.lever.co

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