Visual Designer

Snail Inc. is a creative studio specializing in short-form narrative dramas, vertical films, and game-driven storytelling. Their Marketing Department blends cinematic visuals with gaming culture to deliver unforgettable audience experiences. They are seeking a Visual Designer – Games & Short Films to craft impactful layouts, ad campaigns, and branded visuals across digital and print platforms. This role is central to shaping how audiences discover their content through poster-quality key art, social-first visuals, cinematic ad layouts, and immersive campaign designs. The ideal candidate possesses film poster sensibility, game marketing know-how, and strong social media instincts.

Must Have

• Design posters, one-sheets, pitch decks, and digital key art for short films and dramas.
• Build visual identities for film titles, including logos and typography.
• Create marketing layouts and advertisements for new game launches.
• Design storefront visuals, DLC key art, event posters, and community assets for games.
• Produce digital ad campaigns with attention to layout, typography, and composition.
• Develop branded templates and layouts for recurring campaigns and updates.
• Collaborate with U.S. and China marketing/creative teams for global audiences.
• Partner with creative and production teams to design assets from scripts or gameplay.
• 4+ years graphic design experience in film, games, or entertainment marketing.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools (Blender, Cinema4D, Maya).
• Strong portfolio in game campaigns, film posters, digital ads, and video branding.
• Ability to design cinematic visuals and interactive marketing assets.
• Understanding of gaming culture, fan communities, and social-first content.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and deadline management skills.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with #booktok, #bookstagram, and gaming subcultures is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work model

Summary

Snail Inc., is a creative studio specializing in short-form narrative dramas, vertical films, and game-driven storytelling. Our Marketing Department brings these projects to life by blending cinematic visuals with gaming culture to deliver unforgettable audience experiences.

We are seeking a Visual Designer – Games & Short Films to craft impactful layouts, ad campaigns, and branded visuals across digital and print platforms. This designer will play a central role in shaping how audiences discover our games, web dramas, and narrative content through poster-quality key art, social-first visuals, cinematic ad layouts, and immersive campaign designs.

The ideal candidate has film poster sensibility, game marketing know-how, and strong social media instincts.

Key Responsibilities

Design for Short Films & Dramas

• Design posters, one-sheets, pitch decks, and digital key art to market original short films and romantic dramas.
• Build visual identities for each title, including logos, typography, and graphic motifs aligned with narrative themes.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and editors to create promotional stills, thumbnails, and visuals that reflect storylines and characters.
• Design visual treatments for trailers, teasers, and episodic campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and streaming platforms.

Design for Games

• Create marketing layouts and advertisements for new game launches, including Steam banners, splash pages, in-game event visuals, and social campaigns.
• Design storefront visuals, DLC key art, event posters, and community-focused assets (memes, GIFs, promo reels).
• Ensure stylistic consistency between in-game branding and out-of-game campaigns.
• Collaborate with game developers and marketing producers to align visuals with gameplay mechanics and story themes.

Advertising & Layouts

• Produce digital ad campaigns (Google Ads, Meta, Reddit, Discord promotions) with attention to picture layout, typography, and composition.
• Develop branded templates and layouts for recurring campaigns, newsletters, and community updates.
• Create immersive campaign design kits for short films and games to ensure brand cohesion across platforms.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the U.S. and China marketing/creative teams to adapt designs for global audiences while respecting cultural and stylistic differences.
• Partner with the creative and production teams to design assets based on scripts, storyboards, or gameplay footage.
• Provide design direction for photo shoots, promotional stills, and merch concepts.
• Work with external vendors, printers, and media partners to finalize campaign-quality assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in graphic design for film, games, or entertainment marketing.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and 3D tools (Blender, Cinema4D, or Maya).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layouts for game campaigns, film posters, digital ads, and short-form video branding.
• Ability to design cinematic visuals and interactive marketing assets that resonate with both gamers and film audiences.
• Understanding of gaming culture, fan communities, and social-first content creation.
• Familiarity with #booktok, #bookstagram, and gaming subcultures is a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and deadline management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000 – $72,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off; and hybrid.