Motion Designer - The Heist at Thinkingbox

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Thinkingbox Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Animation, Creative Production, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of motion design experience in a studio or agency environment
  • Strong 2D and 3D design and animation skills; ability to 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
  • 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

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

Skills

Motion Design
2D Animation
3D Animation
Typography
Composition
UI Animation
After Effects
Cinema 4D
Style Frames
Design Boards

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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