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

Shine BrightX LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Dog-friendly offices

401k matching

Health benefits

Office lunches

Learning opportunities

Team-building events

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking a motion design student or recent graduate for an internship role. You will contribute to 2D and 3D projects across commercial, social, and digital campaigns, assisting in asset animation for short-form video and branded content.

You will help prepare files and deliverables while keeping workflows organized and efficient. You will join a collaborative team, participate in reviews, and apply feedback while staying curious about evolving motion trends and tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Animation fundamentals

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Curiosity about trends

Education

Motion Design / Animation program (student or recent graduate)

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Houdini

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will 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

About You

The company is looking for:

• 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

Compensation & 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
• 401k matching

Training & Development

• 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