Visual and Motion Designer / Marketing Designer (Contract)

Who We Are

Ares Interactive was established in 2024 as a privately owned company founded by experienced leaders from well-known organizations in interactive entertainment. The team combines strong expertise in game development, publishing, and live operations, and is focused on delivering standout experiences for players.

The company is expanding and is looking for people who want to help build its future. It values committed, capable team members and aims to create a professional, respectful, and supportive workplace where people can do their best work.

About the Role

Ares Interactive, the parent company of Berlin-based mobile game studio Swift Games, is hiring a contractor for a Visual & Motion Designer role to support marketing and creative production across its game portfolio. Swift Games recently joined the group and continues to operate as a key development studio.

In this role, you will produce a broad range of visually engaging assets, from attention-grabbing video ads to refined app store visuals. The right candidate will have strong design instincts, advanced skills in After Effects and Photoshop, and an interest in using AI tools to improve both speed and creative output.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and edit engaging video advertisements designed to stand out across social platforms, ad networks, and other marketing channels.
• Develop marketing materials for mobile games, including performance stats visuals and App Store Optimization assets.
• Collaborate with the Creative Manager to convert UA feedback and performance data into practical creative directions.
• Build visuals with their end use in mind, prioritizing clarity, visual contrast, and audience engagement to drive stronger results.
• Use AI-enabled tools to speed up production and support new creative ideas.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating both video editing and static design work, ideally for mobile apps or games.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop.
• Good understanding of core design principles, including color, contrast, and composition.
• Direct experience producing marketing creative for the mobile gaming or app environment, such as ASO visuals, video ads, and static ads.
• Hands-on experience creating or working within AI-integrated design workflows.
• Bonus: 3D design capability using tools such as Blender or Maya.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Unity for capturing gameplay footage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ares Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive team.