Senior Motion Designer - The Heist

Thinkingbox; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Motion Designer to lead animation projects. The successful candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in motion design and a proven track record of leadership in a creative environment. Responsibilities include breaking down scripts into storyboards, leading project teams, and managing workflows. The position offers a hybrid work model alongside comprehensive health benefits, culture events, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Paid vacation and sick days

Culture and team-building events

Employee recognition programs

Access to industry events

Dog-friendly offices

Unlimited coffee and snacks

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of working experience in motion design.
• 1+ year in a leadership position.
• High comfort level with Cinema 4D and Redshift.
• Strong proficiency in the Adobe Suite.
• Strong design taste to complement motion design skills.

Responsibilities

• Create storyboards and styleframes for animation.
• Lead projects within the motion design team.
• Develop 2D and 3D assets.
• Provide detailed feedback to teammates.
• Manage time effectively on creative/technical tasks.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Motion design

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

XParticles

Marvelous Designer

Houdini

Substance Painter

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! 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 ours. 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, to happy hour Fridays, to random team trips to Whistler, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, 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're going to have your hands and creative say on all things motion. Our diverse projects are going to push your creative boundaries on work from design to animation. You’re going to be going from sketch to animation on micro-content campaigns, creating 2D and 3D assets to help realize AR projects, motion designing for projects ranging from smaller social media campaigns to short animated films.

What You'll Be Doing

• Breaking down scripts into clear and succinct storyboards that convey motion, and refined styleframes that show creative direction.
• Work alongside the motion design team and helm projects to create considered and nuanced animation.
• Pick up new processes and workflows to design and create animation across a myriad of styles.
• Take an active leadership role on your projects and be clear and concise with feedback to your teammates.
• Create assets and animation (2D or 3D) within guidelines or art direction set.
• Offer creative input on projects during preproduction and production.
• Staying organized.
• Advise and accurately cost 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.
• Have a high degree of comfort working in Cinema 4D and Redshift.
• Mastery of the Adobe Suite (AE, Premiere, PS, Illustrator).
• Have a strong grasp of the animation pipeline.
• Demonstrate a strong design taste that serves to compliment your motion design chops.
• Working experience of XParticles, Marvelous Designer and/or Houdini is a big bonus.
• Working knowledge of Substance Painter is a bonus.
• A passion to further your skill sets driven by your own curiosity.
• An 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. The result? Creativity, growth and innovation. We strongly encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity to apply.

To Apply

Thank you for taking the time to apply to Thinkingbox! Please remember to include your resume and links to your online portfolio with your application (if applicable). Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to contact everyone who applies. Note: all applications are stored in our talent database and you will be considered for future opportunities with us!