Motion Design Intern supporting 2D/3D animation, branded content, and campaign production at The Heist, Thinkingbox’s motion design and post-production studio.
Responsibilities
Support the motion design team across 2D and 3D projects for commercial, social, and digital campaigns
Assist in animating assets for short-form video, branded content, and broadcast work
Help prepare project files, exports, and deliverables across multiple platforms
Organize assets and maintain clean project workflows
Participate in creative reviews, brainstorms, and internal critiques
Take feedback constructively and apply revisions efficiently
Stay curious about trends in motion, culture, design, and emerging tools
Work alongside experienced designers and directors on real client projects
Gain hands-on experience across 2D and 3D pipelines
Requirements
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Motion Design, Animation, Design, or related program
Foundational proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Exposure to 3D tools – ideally Cinema 4D and/or Houdini
Understanding of basic animation principles including timing, easing, and composition
Strong attention to detail and eagerness to grow
Ability to manage time and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal formats
Portfolio showing personality, taste, and an eye for motion requested
Resume and link to online portfolio required for application
Benefits
Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Opportunity to transition into a full-time role
Mentorship from senior designers and creative leaders
Motion Design Intern supporting 2D/3D animation, branded content, and broadcast projects at The Heist. Building studio experience with Adobe tools alongside experienced designers and directors.
Creative Motion Designer producing video ads for Quarks’ global dating and relationship - wellness products. Creating, adapting, localizing, and testing motion creatives across major advertising platforms.
VFX and motion design intern creating real - time gameplay effects for Ludia’s mobile games. Integrating particles and animation into an in - house engine while learning through mentorship.
Senior Technical Animator integrating character rigs and animation systems in Unreal Engine. Building realistic AAA sci - fi FPS characters for Behaviour Interactive, a Montreal video game studio.
Motion Designer creating high - converting video ads for Mistplay, a mobile gaming loyalty app. Editing UGC, gameplay, and motion graphics for user acquisition campaigns.
Remote video editor creating motion - rich long - form videos for vidIQ, a platform helping YouTube creators grow. Editing, pacing, and visual storytelling for the vidIQ YouTube channel.
Senior Cinematic Animator creating gameplay and cinematic animations for Piranha Games’ action titles. Integrating character animation with Unreal Engine systems and mentoring junior animators.
Technical Animator creating character, weapon, vehicle, and gameplay animations in Maya and Unreal Engine 5. Supporting Offworld’s large - scale multiplayer shooter titles, including Squad and Starship Troopers: Extermination.
Unity Technical Artist optimizing rendering, shaders, and assets for iLogos Game Studios’ mobile multiplayer shooter. Bridging art and engineering to improve performance across iOS and Android devices.
Concept Artist creating stylized characters, creatures, costumes, weapons, and gear for Side’s game - development partners. Producing production - ready visual guides for 3D teams.