Junior Motion Designer – 2D/3D, AR + Social Campaigns

The Heist; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office Mon-Thu

Remote Fridays (optional)

Flexible time off

401k matching

Dog-friendly office

Team events

Job summary

The Heist in Chicago is seeking a junior animator to contribute to 2D/3D motion projects, social content, and AR assets.

You’ll work from sketch to finished animation, collaborating with directors, designers, and editors, and grow your skills in After Effects and 3D tools while meeting tight deadlines.

This role offers a collaborative culture with growth opportunities across campaigns from micro-content to short films and access to ongoing learning and exposure to AR and UI motion.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years at an agency or animation studio.
• Strong portfolio of 2D/3D motion work.
• Proficient with the Adobe suite, especially After Effects.
• Able to take direction and meet deadlines.
• Curious and eager to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D animation for web, social, and AR projects.
• Learn new skills and software driven by curiosity.
• Stay current with design trends and best practices.
• Estimate time to tasks accurately.
• Adapt to roadblocks with a solution-driven approach.

Skills

2D/3D animation

After Effects

C4D/Blender/Maya

Portfolio reel

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

Redshift

Job description

The Heist in Chicago is seeking a junior animator to contribute to 2D/3D motion projects, social content, and AR assets.

You’ll work from sketch to finished animation, collaborating with directors, designers, and editors, and grow your skills in After Effects and 3D tools while meeting tight deadlines.

This role offers a collaborative culture with growth opportunities across campaigns from micro-content to short films and access to ongoing learning and exposure to AR and UI motion.