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Thinkingbox · 1 week ago

Motion Designer - The Heist

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Thinkingbox is a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. The Heist is seeking an Intermediate Motion Designer who is a versatile motion generalist with strong foundations in both 2D and 3D, responsible for designing and animating motion content for various brand campaigns and digital experiences.

AdvertisingMarketing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design and animate motion content across 2D and 3D workflows for brand campaigns, product stories, and experiential work

Create elegant type-driven animation, transitions, and UI motion for digital experiences

Develop design boards, style frames, and motion references that bring concepts to life

Work closely with creative directors, art directors, and designers to deliver elevated visual systems and storytelling

Contribute to pitch decks, mood boards, and visual directions for new projects

Participate in reviews, share feedback with teammates, and help maintain a high craft bar

Stay curious about emerging motion trends, tools, and techniques

Qualification

2D design3D designAfter EffectsCinema 4DUI motionType animationAdobe Creative SuiteThoughtful design craftPortfolioEmerging motion trendsAccessibility knowledgeUX best practicesCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

3 to 5 years of motion design experience in a studio or agency environment

Strong 2D and 3D design and animation skills; you can shift between both comfortably

Demonstrated strength in type animation, UI motion, and clean composition

Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D (or similar), and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma and Unreal is a bonus

Confident in building styleframes, motion tests, and visual explorations

Ability to take creative direction and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams

Strong attention to detail and a passion for thoughtful design craft

A portfolio showcasing a range of motion work including 2D, 3D, UI, and type-led pieces

Preferred

Experience with Redshift or Octane

Experience with Houdini or procedural workflows

Knowledge of accessibility and UX best practices in motion

Company

Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox is an interactive production studio.

Founded in 2010

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN

51-200 employees

https://www.thinkingbox.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Amir Sahba

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Solomon

Chief Technology Officer

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