Visual Development Artist

Cypher Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,597,444 - 2,662,407; Full time

Job summary

Cypher Games in Turkey seeks a talented Visual Development Artist to shape the worlds and characters of our mobile games. This role involves creating visual concepts, collaborating closely with the design and development teams, and maintaining the overall visual style. We value creativity and a passion for visual storytelling in game design.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Arts or has relevant professional experience in 2D/visual development, alongside a strong portfolio that showcases versatility across styles. This position promises an exciting opportunity to push artistic boundaries.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arts or relevant professional experience in 2D/visual development.
• Strong drawing and design skills with expertise in color, light, composition, perspective, and anatomy.
• Versatile portfolio showcasing creativity across different styles.

Responsibilities

• 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 and technologies to push our art direction forward.
• Iterate artworks based on testing, data, and feedback.
• Contribute fresh ideas to gameplay and visual storytelling.

Skills

Strong drawing and design skills

Strong knowledge of visual editing tools (Adobe CS Package)

Excellent communication skills

Creativity across different styles and themes

Education

Degree in Arts or relevant professional experience

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.

Responsibilities

• 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