Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer – The Heist – Thinkingbox We’re The Heist, the production, post‑production and animation arm of Thinkingbox, a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in production, design, technology, and creativity that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is uniquely our own. We are a curious bunch that loves to think big, continuously learn, and create. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our five offices, from dog parties and happy hour Fridays to random team trips to Whistler, and we maintain a vibrant work environment. For one month a year we encourage our people to explore the world – try working from another office or even the beaches of Bali and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team. The Opportunity As a member of a small yet agile animation team you’ll have creative say on all things motion. Our diverse projects push your creative boundaries from design to animation. You’ll work from sketch to animation on micro‑content campaigns, create 2D and 3D assets for AR projects, and motion‑design for campaigns ranging from social media to short animated films. What You’ll Be Doing Breaking down scripts into clear, succinct storyboards that convey motion, and refined styleframes that show creative direction. Working alongside the motion‑design team and helming projects to create considered and nuanced animation. Picking up new processes and workflows to design and create animation across a myriad of styles. Taking an active leadership role on your projects and providing clear, concise feedback to teammates. Creating assets and animation (2D or 3D) within guidelines or art direction set. Offering creative input on projects during pre‑production and production. Staying organized. Advising and accurately costing tasks and projects when required. What You’ll Bring A portfolio that showcases amazing motion design across a variety of styles. 4–7+ years of working experience in a motion‑design capacity. 1+ year in a leadership/senior capacity. High degree of comfort working in Cinema 4D and Redshift. Mastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effect, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator). Strong grasp of the animation pipeline. Strong design taste that complements your motion‑design chops. Experience with XParticles, Marvelous Designer and / or Houdini – big bonus. Knowledge of Substance Painter – bonus. Passion to further your skill sets driven by curiosity. Ability to time‑manage and approach creative or technical roadblocks with a solution‑driven approach. Additional Info Hybrid model; Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days; Regular culture and team‑building events; Employee recognition and incentive programs; Seasonal celebrations and gatherings; Branded company swag; Access to industry events and learning opportunities; Dog‑friendly offices; Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks; Flexible work and travel options; Comprehensive extended health benefits; Equal Opportunity. Here at Thinkingbox, we are committed to building an environment where our employees continuously feel included, valued and heard. Diversity is our creative strength and it's a combination of our unique experiences and perspectives that make for some of the best problem‑solving. Creativity, growth and innovation drive us. Apply Please include your resume and links to your online portfolio with your application (if applicable). Because we receive so many applications, we cannot contact everyone. All applications are stored in our talent database and you will be considered for future opportunities. We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. We strongly encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr