Art Director, Motion Design — Lead Creative Vision

Thinkingbox; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative collective in Toronto is seeking an Art Director, Motion to lead projects from concept to execution. This hands-on role involves storyboarding and overseeing high-caliber motion design in a hybrid setting. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in animation, strong art direction skills, and proficiency in tools like Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite. You will inspire teams, push creative boundaries, and maintain efficient production pipelines. Join us to shape the visual narrative for diverse campaigns.

Benefits

Exciting work culture

Ability to work from different locations

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in motion design or animation, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Stunning portfolio demonstrating strong art direction across multiple styles.
• Ability to manage timelines and provide mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and creative direction for motion projects.
• Create styleframes and storyboards for projects' visual direction.
• Oversee execution of 3D/2D motion graphics ensuring quality.

Skills

Art direction in motion

Visual storytelling

Communication skills

Creativity

Team management

Tools

Cinema 4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Redshift

Job description

A creative collective in Toronto is seeking an Art Director, Motion to lead projects from concept to execution. This hands-on role involves storyboarding and overseeing high-caliber motion design in a hybrid setting. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in animation, strong art direction skills, and proficiency in tools like Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Suite. You will inspire teams, push creative boundaries, and maintain efficient production pipelines. Join us to shape the visual narrative for diverse campaigns.