Motion Design Intern - The Heist (3-Month Contract, Potential for Full-Time)

Lever, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior designers

Job summary

The Heist, the motion design studio within Thinkingbox, is seeking a Motion Design Intern for a 3-month contract in Vancouver. You’ll work on 2D/3D projects and collaborate with experienced designers and directors. This is a hands-on role, not a coffee run, with real projects to showcase your growing craft.

You’ll gain studio experience, mentorship, and exposure to professional production and post workflows, building a foundation for a future in motion design and brand storytelling.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Motion Design/Animation/Design program.
• Foundational proficiency in After Effects and familiarity with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Exposure to 3D tools (Cinema 4D and/or Houdini) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support motion design across 2D/3D projects for commercial, social, and digital campaigns.
• Assist in animating assets for short-form video and branded content.
• Help prepare project files, exports, and deliverables for multiple platforms.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Currently enrolled or recent graduate in Motion Design/Animation/Design

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Houdini

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency.

We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content, our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further. Across our studios, collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters. We take the work seriously. Ourselves, a little less so.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Motion Design Intern to join us on a 3-month contract, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role. We’re looking for someone who’s hungry to learn and ready to jump into real projects.

This role is ideal for someone early in their creative career who is passionate about animation, design systems, digital storytelling, and motion-driven craft. You’ll work alongside experienced designers and directors while building hands-on experience across 2D and 3D pipelines. This is not a coffee run internship. You’ll be making things.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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
• An 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

What You’ll Gain

• Real studio experience across client projects
• Exposure to professional production and post workflows
• Mentorship from senior designers and creative leaders
• A deeper understanding of how motion fits within broader brand systems and campaigns

Bonus Points!

• Knowledge of basic 3D workflows, lighting, and rendering
• Curiosity around AI assisted workflows and emerging creative tools