Senior Motion Designer

Thinkingbox

Senior Motion Designer at The Heist, creating exceptional motion graphics and mentoring teammates. Position focuses on collaboration and technical challenges in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in motion design and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing versatility and exceptional design taste. Capable of collaborating effectively across teams while providing mentorship and maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion DesignAnimationAfter EffectsCinema 4DAdobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

2D Motion Graphics3D Motion GraphicsStoryboardingVisual StorytellingTypographyCompositionColor TheoryProduction PipelinesAnimation PrinciplesCreative Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationMentorshipProactive MindsetSolution-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

RedshiftAdobe Creative Suite

Industry Keywords

Creative VisionProduction ProcessDesign CraftEmerging ToolsCreative Output

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon Redshift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms.
Develop storyboards, styleframes, and motion explorations that support the creative vision.
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, and fellow designers throughout production.
Take ownership of complex assignments, solving creative and technical challenges independently.
Help maintain a high level of craft, consistency, and polish across every deliverable.
Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior designers, helping raise the quality of the team.
Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and technologies that improve both process and creative output.
Accurately estimate effort, communicate progress, and help projects stay on schedule.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative field.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, animation principles, and versatility across styles.
Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling.
Experience working within professional production pipelines from concept through final delivery.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to own work while supporting the team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits