The Heist is on the hunt for an exceptional, hands-on Creative Director, Motion, to join our team in Toronto. In this role, you'll lead a tight-knit team of motion designers, crafting visually stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics and animation for high-impact marketing campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Animation, you will work on advertising projects for a diverse range of clients, ensuring each campaign's creative vision aligns seamlessly with client goals. Your role includes hands-on creation, storyboarding, and collaboration with our animation team, as well as client-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guide projects with a strong creative direction; Be hands on and demonstrate intention when needed, be it in design or animation; Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey the narrative and aesthetic of each campaign; Oversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines and art direction; Provide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining the highest quality of work; Engage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout the project lifecycle; Collaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows that meet the unique demands of each marketing campaign; Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiency
Requirements
A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign styles; A desire to further your skills driven by your own curiosity; 8+ years of experience in a motion design role, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior capacity; Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D and Redshift; Demonstrated ability to create clear storyboards and refined styleframes that align with campaign goals; Mastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a thorough understanding of the animation pipeline; Strong design sensibilities, demonstrating the ability to merge aesthetic and technical skills; Working knowledge of Figma; Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges
Nice to have
Working knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini
Benefits
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
Kanada · Toronto
