Senior Motion Designer creating 2D and 3D motion graphics at The Heist, Thinkingbox’s motion design studio. Developing styleframes, animation, and 3D scenes while mentoring designers.
About the role
- Senior Motion Designer creating 2D/3D motion graphics for The Heist, a Vancouver motion design and post-production studio. Developing styleframes, animation, and polished campaign deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms
- Develop storyboards, styleframes, and motion explorations that support the creative vision
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, and fellow designers throughout production
- Take ownership of complex assignments, solving creative and technical challenges independently
- Help maintain a high level of craft, consistency, and polish across every deliverable
- Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior designers, helping raise the quality of the team
- Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and technologies that improve both process and creative output
- Accurately estimate effort, communicate progress, and help projects stay on schedule
- Partner with Art Directors and Creative Directors to transform ideas into exceptional motion
- Help guide projects through production with confidence and attention to detail
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative field
- A portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, animation principles, and versatility across styles
- Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling
- Experience working within professional production pipelines from concept through final delivery
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to own work while supporting the team
- Bonus: Houdini, X-Particles, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, AI-assisted creative workflows, emerging motion technologies, and experience with live action, editorial, or VFX pipelines
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
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