
UI Artist at Cypher Games (İstanbul, Turkey)
Cypher Games· İstanbul, Turkey·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
At Cypher Games, UI is more than just buttons on a screen: it's the bridge between players and the worlds we create. As a UI Artist, you'll design the interfaces, icons and visual elements that shape how players navigate and experience our games. From menus and HUDs to in-game screens and reward moments, your work will have a direct impact on clarity, flow and engagement. If you're passionate about mobile games, have a sharp eye for detail, and want to create experiences enjoyed by a global audience, we'd love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Design and create UI elements, screens, icons and in-game assets from scratch
- Define and maintain a consistent UI style that aligns with the game's overall art direction
- Collaborate closely with Product, Game Design and Development teams to ensure a seamless and intuitive player experience
- Create mockups, wireframes and UI flows, and prepare assets for smooth implementation
- Research UI/UX trends, references and best practices in mobile games to push our visual quality forward
- Iterate on designs based on testing, data and player feedback
- Contribute fresh ideas to features, user flows and the overall player experience
Requirements
- Degree in Arts, Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience as a UI Artist, ideally in mobile games
- Strong visual design skills with a solid grasp of layout, typography, color, hierarchy and composition
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- A strong portfolio showcasing game UI work, including screens, icons and in-game interface elements across different styles
- Understanding of UX principles and how UI design impacts usability and player experience
- Ability to prepare and optimize assets for implementation, with basic knowledge of game engines such as Unity as a plus
- Passion for mobile games and high-quality visual production
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
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)
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