Description
We’re The Heist, a motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox. We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. As a Creative Director, Motion, you’ll lead a tight-knit team of motion designers, crafting visually stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics and animation for high-impact marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of motion designers, guiding projects with strong creative direction.
- Be hands-on, demonstrating intention when needed, in design or animation.
- Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey campaign narratives and aesthetics.
- Oversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and art direction.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining high-quality work.
- Engage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout project lifecycles.
- Collaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows meeting unique campaign demands.
- Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiency.
Requirements:
- Portfolio showcasing refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles.
- Desire to further skills driven by curiosity.
- 8+ years of experience in motion design, 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 aligning with campaign goals.
- Mastery of Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and understanding of animation pipeline.
- Strong design sensibilities, merging aesthetic and technical skills.
- Working knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Figma.
- Strong organisational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges.
Benefits:
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings
- 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