Thinkingbox · 2 days ago
Senior Motion Designer - The Heist
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThinkingbox is a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. As a Senior Motion Designer, you will be part of a small animation team, responsible for creating motion designs and animations for various projects, from social media campaigns to short animated films.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Working experience of XParticles, Marvelous Designer and/or Houdini is a big bonus
Working knowledge of Substance Painter is a bonus
Benefits
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
Company
Thinkingbox
Thinkingbox is an interactive production studio.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amir Sahba
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Solomon
Chief Technology Officer
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