Who We AreHi! We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency. We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content, our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further. Across our studios, collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters. We take the work seriously. Ourselves, a little less so.The OpportunityWe are looking for an Intermediate Motion Designer to join our growing team. You are a versatile motion generalist with solid foundations in both 2 D and 3 D (leaning 2 D), 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.What You’ll Be DoingDesign and animate motion content across 2 D and 3 D (leaning 2 D) workflows for brand campaigns, product stories, and experiential workCreate elegant type-driven animation, transitions, and UI motion for digital experiencesDevelop design boards, style frames, and motion references that bring concepts to lifeWork closely with creative directors, art directors, and designers to deliver elevated visual systems and storytellingContribute to pitch decks, mood boards, and visual directions for new projectsParticipate in reviews, share feedback with teammates, and help maintain a high craft barStay curious about emerging motion trends, tools,



and techniquesWhat You’ll Bring3 to 5 years of motion design experience in a studio or agency environmentStrong 2 D and 3 D (leaning 2 D) design and animation skills; you can shift between both comfortablyDemonstrated strength in type animation, UI motion, and clean compositionProficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4 D (or similar), and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma and Unreal is a bonusConfident in building styleframes, motion tests, and visual explorationsAbility to take creative direction and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teamsStrong attention to detail and a passion for thoughtful design craftA portfolio showcasing a range of motion work including 2 D, 3 D, UI, and type-led piecesBonus Points!Experience with Redshift or OctaneExperience with Houdini or procedural workflowsKnowledge of accessibility and UX best practices in motionAdditional InfoMonday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick daysConsistent culture and team-building eventsEmployee recognition and incentive programsSeasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the yearOffice lunchesBranded company swagAccess to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreachesDog-friendly officesUnlimited coffee, drinks, and snacksFlex work and travel optionsComprehensive extended health benefitsEqual OpportunityAt The Heist, 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 - it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Motion Designer - The Heist (Toronto)
🏢 The Heist
📍 Toronto