Art Director, Motion

Thinkingbox

Art Director, Motion leading creative direction on motion projects with The Heist. Driving visual storytelling and overseeing high-caliber content production in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$120,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon Redshift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead concept development and the realization of creative direction for motion projects.
Create styleframes and storyboards that define tone, motion language, and aesthetic.
Oversee/guide and participate in the execution of 3D/2D motion graphics, ensuring quality and cohesion.
Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and designers to shape campaign narratives.
Give thoughtful and actionable feedback that elevates the work.
Direct small to mid-size teams of animators and designers across various projects.
Contribute to pitch decks, treatments, and new business efforts when needed.
Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously elevate our creative output.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A stunning portfolio demonstrating strong art direction in motion across multiple styles and platforms.
7+ years of experience in motion design or animation, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or leadership role.
Strong background in visual storytelling, typography, color theory, and design principles.
Expertise in Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere).
Familiarity with Houdini, XParticles, Marvelous Designer, or Substance Painter is a bonus.
Excellent communication skills – both visual and verbal.
Ability to manage timelines, provide mentorship, and balance hands-on work with strategic thinking.
A deep passion for craft and a desire to push what’s possible in motion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Vibrant work environment with various team activities
Opportunity for exploration and working from different locations
Collaborative culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

motion designanimationvisual storytellingtypographycolor theorydesign principles3D motion graphics2D motion graphicsart direction

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentorshipstrategic thinkingteam leadershipcollaborationfeedback