Visual and Motion Designer / Marketing Designer (Contract )

Ares Interactive, Inc.; Deutschland; On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Ares Interactive, Inc. seeks a contractor Visual & Motion Designer to support marketing and production across our game portfolio.

You will design and edit video ads, create various mobile game marketing assets, and translate performance feedback into compelling creative concepts. You will work with the Creative Manager to ensure assets emphasize clarity, contrast, and user engagement, while exploring AI tools to accelerate workflows and push creative boundaries in a fast-paced mobile games

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating video editing and static design for mobile apps or games.
• Experience creating marketing assets for mobile gaming ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and edit high-impact video ads for social media and marketing channels.
• Create marketing assets for mobile games including ASO graphics.
• Collaborate with Creative Manager to turn performance data into creative concepts.
• Produce assets with clarity, contrast, and strong user engagement.
• Explore AI tools to accelerate production workflows and ideation.

Skills

Video editing

Static design

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Color theory

Contrast/composition

ASO & mobile marketing assets

AI workflows

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Blender

Maya

Unity

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2024, Ares Interactive is a privately held company built by a group of experienced leaders and veterans from some of the most respected organizations in interactive entertainment. Our team brings deep expertise across game development, publishing, and live operations, and shares a commitment to building exceptional player experiences.

We are growing and looking for talented individuals who want to help shape the future of our company. We believe great people are our most important asset. We work with passion and purpose, while supporting one another with professionalism and respect, creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

About The Role

Ares Interactive, the parent company of Berlin-based mobile gaming studio Swift Games, is seeking a Visual & Motion Designer (Contractor) to support marketing and creative production across our portfolio of games. Swift Games, recently acquired by Ares, continues to operate as an integral development studio within the group.

What You'll Do

• Design and edit high-impact, thumb-stopping video ads for social media, ad networks, and other marketing channels.
• Create a variety of marketing assets for our mobile games, including marketing statistics and App Store Optimization (ASO) graphics.
• Work closely with the Creative Manager to translate performance data and UA feedback into actionable creative concepts.
• Design all assets with their purpose in mind, focusing on clarity, contrast, and user engagement to maximize impact.
• Embrace and explore AI tools to accelerate production workflows and innovate on creative ideation.

Requirements & Background

• A strong portfolio showcasing your experience in video editing and static design, preferably for mobile apps or games.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
• A solid understanding of design fundamentals, especially color theory, contrast, and composition.
• Experience creating marketing assets specifically for the mobile gaming/app ecosystem (ASO, video ads, statics).
• Experience building and utilizing AI-integrated workflows.

Nice to Have

• 3D skills using software like Blender or Maya.
• Experience with Unity for recording gameplay.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ares Interactive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.