Art Director, Motion - The Heist

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 We're on the hunt for an Art Director, Motion who can lead with vision, inspire teams, and push creative boundaries across a variety of motion design projects. In this hybrid hands-on and leadership role, you’ll take ideas from concept to execution, including: storyboarding, styleframing, directing motion designers, and overseeing high-caliber 3D and 2D content for social, branded, commercial, and experiential campaigns. You’ll collaborate with fellow creatives and cross-functional teams to shape the visual direction of projects that range from digital micro-content to full-length animated pieces. You’ll ensure creative excellence while mentoring junior talent and maintaining efficiency and clarity throughout the production pipeline. \n What You'll Be Doing 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. What You'll Bring 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. 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 \n $120,000 - $150,000 a year Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application. \n 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.

Lead the creative vision and concept development for motion projects, creating styleframes and storyboards to define the aesthetic. Oversee the execution of 2D and 3D content while mentoring junior talent and directing small to mid-size creative teams.

Requires 7+ years of experience in motion design or animation, including 1-2 years in a leadership role. Must be expert in Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite with a strong portfolio demonstrating art direction across multiple platforms.

• Flexible time off • Paid vacation • Sick days • Culture and team-building events • Employee recognition and incentive programs • Seasonal celebrations • Office lunches • Branded company swag • Industry events access • Learning opportunities • Non-profit outreaches • Dog-friendly offices • Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks • Flex work and travel options • Comprehensive extended health benefits

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• Art Direction
• Motion Design
• Storyboarding
• Styleframing
• Cinema 4D
• Redshift
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Premiere
• Visual Storytelling
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Team Leadership
• 3D Animation
• 2D Animation
• Houdini (3D Animation Software)
• Substance Painter (3D Graphics Software)
• Curiosity
• Creative Direction
• Motion Graphics
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Apache Flex
• Animations
• Communication
• Design Elements And Principles
• Electronic Portfolio
• Films
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Motion Graphic Design
• Post-Production
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Building
• Timelines
• Amazon Redshift

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Art Director/Manager
• Creative Director
• Advertising and Marketing Professionals
• Art Directors

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

4 jours par semaine