Thinkingbox

Junior Motion Designer - The Heist

Posted 16 Days Ago

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Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

60K-70K Annually

Junior

AdTech • Marketing Tech

The Role

Creates 2D and 3D motion design and animation for web, social media, out-of-home activations, AR applications, microsites, and standalone content. Develops concepts from sketches through final animation, estimates task timelines, stays current with visual trends, solves project roadblocks, and collaborates effectively while responding to feedback and meeting deadlines.

Summary Generated by Built In

Who We Are

Hi! We’re The Heist, the motion design, live action, and post production studio within Thinkingbox, the Brief-to-Built agency.

We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content, our team blends craft and curiosity to push ideas further. Across our studios, collaboration is real, feedback is open, and culture matters. We take the work seriously. Ourselves, a little less so.

The Opportunity

As a member of the animation team you're going to have your hands and creative say on all things motion. Our diverse projects are going to push your creative boundaries on work from designing looks and animation. You’re going to be going from sketch to animation on micro-content campaigns, creating 2D and 3D assets to help realize AR apps, motion designing for projects ranging from smaller social media campaigns to short animated films , or even bringing UI to life with motion for high profile microsites or out-of-home activations.

What You'll Be Doing

2D and 3D animation for platforms including but not limited to web, social media, out of home activations and good ol’ standalone content
A willingness to learn new skills and software driven by your own curiosity
Keep up to date with current design, visual art trends and best practices
Accurately estimate time to assigned tasks
Adapt to project roadblocks with a solution driven approach

What You'll Bring

0-2 years at an agency or animation studio
Comfortable using the Adobe suite, especially After Effects
Demonstrate graphical 2D and 3D motion design skills in your portfolio
A demo reel or portfolio demonstrating a well rounded and nuanced motion portfolio
Ability to take direction and feedback
Ability to hit deadlines, work in a team, but also go solo from time to time
Experience using C4D, Blender or Maya and Redshift is a big bonus

Additional Info

Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
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
401k matching

Equal Opportunity

At The Heist, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength – it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.

To Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.