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Junior Motion Designer - The Heist

Chicago, ILHybridFull TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Adobe suite
  • After Effects
  • 2D animation
  • 3D animation
  • motion design
  • portfolio
  • demo reel
  • deadlines
  • feedback

Nice to have

  • C4D
  • Blender
  • Maya
  • Redshift

Role summary

The Heist, a motion design studio within Thinkingbox, is seeking a Junior Motion Designer. This role involves creating 2D and 3D animation for various platforms including web, social media, and out-of-home activations. The designer will work on projects from concept to completion, contributing to micro-content campaigns, AR apps, animated films, and UI motion for microsites. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with the Adobe suite, especially After Effects, and possess a strong portfolio demonstrating graphical 2D and 3D motion design skills. Experience with 3D software like C4D, Blender, or Maya, and Redshift is a plus. The role requires an ability to learn, stay updated on design trends, estimate time, adapt to challenges, and work collaboratively.

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.
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