Creative 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
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.What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guiding projects with a strong creative directionBe hands on and demonstrate intention when needed, be it in design or animationDevelop clear storyboards and polished styleframes that convey the narrative and aesthetic of each campaignOversee and participate in creating campaign assets, including 2D and 3D animation, ensuring all work aligns with brand guidelines and art directionProvide clear, actionable feedback to team members, fostering growth and maintaining the highest quality of workEngage directly with clients, interpreting their needs and providing creative insights throughout the project lifecycleCollaborate with the motion team to adopt new processes and workflows that meet the unique demands of each marketing campaignContribute to project budgeting and resource planning to ensure efficiencyWhat You’ll Bring
A portfolio showcasing a refined taste in motion design in 2D and 3D across varied marketing and campaign stylesA desire to further your skills driven by your own curiosity8+ years of experience in a motion design role, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior capacityStrong proficiency in Cinema 4D and RedshiftDemonstrated ability to create clear storyboards and refined styleframes that align with campaign goalsMastery of the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) and a thorough understanding of the animation pipelineStrong design sensibilities, demonstrating the ability to merge aesthetic and technical skillsWorking knowledge of XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a big plusWorking knowledge of FigmaStrong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challengesAdditional Info
Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick daysConsistent culture and team-building eventsEmployee recognition and incentive programsSeasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the yearOffice lunchesBranded company swagAccess to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreachesDog‑friendly officesUnlimited coffee, drinks, and snacksFlex work and travel optionsComprehensive extended health benefitsEqual 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.Salary and Compensation
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.
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