Motion Designer - The Heist

Thinkingbox•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Hi! Weâre The Heist, the production, post production and motion design arm of Thinkingbox, a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in production, design, technology, and creativity that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is uniquely ours. We are a curious bunch that loves to think big, continuously learn, and create. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our five offices, from dog parties, to happy hour Thursdays, to random team trips to Whistler, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for one month a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Mexico and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team. We are looking for an Intermediate Motion Designer to join our growing team. You are a versatile motion generalist with strong foundations in both 2D and 3D, however your superpower lies in thoughtful type, composition, and UI-driven storytelling. You bring curiosity, initiative, and craft to everything you touch, and love collaborating with other designers, animators, and creative leads to push ideas further. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about high-end motion, visual identity systems, and polished UI animation across a range of mediums.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Redshift or Octane
Experience with Houdini or procedural workflows
Knowledge of accessibility and UX best practices in motion

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

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