We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency.

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. The Heist is on the hunt for an exceptional, hands‑on Creative Director, Motion, to join our team in Toronto.

In this role, 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. Reporting to the Director of Animation, you will work on advertising projects for a diverse range of clients, ensuring each campaign’s creative vision aligns seamlessly with client goals.

Your role includes hands‑on creation, storyboarding, and collaboration with our animation team, as well as client‑facing responsibilities.

Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guiding projects with a robust creative direction

Be hands on and demonstrate intention when needed, be it in design or animation

Oversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines and art direction

Provide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining the highest quality of work

Engage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout the project lifecycle





Collaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows that meet the unique demands of each marketing campaign

Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiency A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles

8+ years of experience in a motion design role, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior capacity

Mastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a thorough understanding of the animation pipeline

Strong design sensibilities, demonstrating the ability to merge aesthetic and technical skills

Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges

Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days

Consistent culture and team-building events

Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year

Office lunches

Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches

Dog‑friendly offices

Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks

Flex work and travel options

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. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

📌 3D Creative Design Producer (H/F) (Toronto)
🏢 The Heist
📍 Toronto