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Thinkingbox · 21 hours ago

Creative Director, Motion - The Heist

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Thinkingbox is a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. The Heist is seeking a hands-on Creative Director, Motion to lead a team of motion designers in crafting visually stunning motion graphics for high-impact marketing campaigns while ensuring alignment with client goals.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guiding projects with a strong creative direction
Be hands on and demonstrate intention when needed, be it in design or animation
Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey the narrative and aesthetic of each campaign
Oversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines and art direction
Provide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining the highest quality of work
Engage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows that meet the unique demands of each marketing campaign
Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiency

Qualification

Motion designCinema 4DAdobe SuiteStoryboarding2D3D animationLeadership experienceClient engagementSolution-oriented approachCuriosityDesign sensibilitiesResource planningFigmaXParticlesMarvelous DesignerHoudiniOrganizational skillsCollaborationFeedback provision

Required

A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles
A desire to further your skills driven by your own curiosity
8+ years of experience in a motion design role, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior capacity
Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D and Redshift
Demonstrated ability to create clear storyboards and refined styleframes that align with campaign goals
Mastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a thorough understanding of the animation pipeline
Strong design sensibilities, demonstrating the ability to merge aesthetic and technical skills
Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges

Preferred

Working knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a big plus
Working knowledge of Figma

Benefits

Opportunities to grow and evolve alongside a dynamic, passionate team
A chance to work on exciting, high-impact projects across a variety of industries and styles

Company

Thinkingbox

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Thinkingbox is an interactive production studio.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.thinkingbox.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Amir Sahba
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Solomon
Chief Technology Officer
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