Cypher Games

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)
  • Open Roles: Currently hiring for Backend Developer, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Product Intern, and Product Specialist/Manager jobs.lever.co

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