Jan. 22, 2026

Motion Designer - The Heist

Thinkingbox Chicago, Illinois

About The Heist We’re The Heist, the production, post production and motion design arm of Thinkingbox, a global creative collective shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in production, design, technology, and creativity that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is uniquely ours. What You'll Be Doing • 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 What You'll Bring • 3 to 5 years of motion design experience in a studio or agency environment • Strong 2D and 3D design and animation skills; you can 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; familiarity with Figma and Unreal is a bonus • 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

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