Thinkingbox

Creative Director – Motion

Thinkingbox

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mexico City • 🇲🇽 Mexico

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Amazon Redshift

About the role

  • 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.

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.
Benefits
  • A collaborative, innovative workspace in the heart of Vancouver.
  • Opportunities to grow and evolve alongside a dynamic, passionate team.
  • A chance to work on exciting, high-impact projects across a variety of industries and styles.
  • For this position you are required to work 4 days in the office (Monday to Thursday)
  • Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
  • Regular culture and team-building events
  • Employee recognition and incentive programs
  • Seasonal celebrations and gatherings
  • Branded company swag
  • Access to industry events and learning opportunities
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
  • Flexible work and travel options
  • Comprehensive extended health benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
motion design2D animation3D animationstoryboardingstyleframesproject budgetingresource planninganimation pipelinedesign sensibilitiescreative direction
Soft skills
leadershipteam collaborationclient engagementfeedback provisionorganizational skillssolution-oriented approachcreative insightsfostering growthcommunicationcuriosity