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About the Role

We're looking for an Art Director, Motion to lead creative vision, inspire teams, and push boundaries on motion design projects. This hybrid role involves concept to execution, including storyboarding, styleframing, directing motion designers, and overseeing 3D and 2D content for various campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and creative direction realization for motion projects.
• Create styleframes and storyboards defining tone, motion language, and aesthetic.
• Oversee and guide the execution of 3D/2D motion graphics, ensuring quality and cohesion.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and designers to shape campaign narratives.
• Provide thoughtful and actionable feedback to elevate the work.
• Direct small to mid-size teams of animators and designers.
• Contribute to pitch decks, treatments, and new business efforts.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and techniques to elevate creative output.

Requirements

• A stunning portfolio demonstrating strong art direction in motion across multiple styles and platforms.
• 7+ years of experience in motion design or animation.
• 1-2 years of experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong background in visual storytelling, typography, color theory, and design principles.
• Excellent communication skills – both visual and verbal.
• Ability to manage timelines, provide mentorship, and balance hands-on work with strategic thinking.
• A deep passion for craft and a desire to push what’s possible in motion.
• Submit resume and links to online portfolio.

Skills

• Cinema 4D
• Redshift
• Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere)
• Houdini
• XParticles
• Marvelous Designer
• Substance Painter

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• Leadership

Salary/Compensations

• $120,000 - $150,000 a year

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

• The Heist is the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, a Brief-to-Built agency.
• We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves.
• Our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further.
• Collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters.

Equal Opportunity

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
• We believe that diversity is our creative strength.
• We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply.