Creative Director, Motion - The Heist at Thinkingbox

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Thinkingbox Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Advertising, Animation, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles
  • A desire to further your skills driven by your own curiosity
  • 8+ years of experience in a motion design role, 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 that align with campaign goals
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a big plus
  • Working knowledge of Figma
  • Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guiding projects with a strong creative direction
  • Be hands on and demonstrate intention when needed, be it in design or animation
  • Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey the narrative and aesthetic of each campaign
  • 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

Skills

Motion Graphics
2D Animation
3D Animation
Storyboarding
Styleframes
Creative Direction
Animation Design

Thinkingbox

Creative agency for digital storytelling

About Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox specializes in creating high-quality digital content and storytelling to help brands connect with their audiences. The company produces videos, animations, and other digital media that highlight the unique features of their clients' products and services. For example, they created videos for QuickBooks that demonstrated the software's simplicity and benefits for small business owners. Thinkingbox differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on localized content and building long-term partnerships with clients, starting from specific projects and evolving into ongoing collaborations. The goal of Thinkingbox is to shape the future of brands through compelling narratives and visual content.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance

Risks

Departure of long-term partner Clark may disrupt operations and knowledge retention.
New COO Corey Hankey might introduce misaligned strategic shifts.
Aggressive growth strategies by new CGO Alex Panousis could strain resources.

Differentiation

Thinkingbox excels in innovative storytelling and high-quality digital content creation.
The company specializes in interactive and immersive content like AR and VR experiences.
Thinkingbox has a global reach with localized content for diverse client needs.

Upsides

Growing demand for AR and VR content boosts Thinkingbox's market opportunities.
Brands' focus on sustainability offers new storytelling avenues for Thinkingbox.
Rise of short-form video content aligns with Thinkingbox's creative capabilities.

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