Creative Director, Motion

Thinkingbox

. Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guide projects with strong creative direction .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaLead💰 CA$160,000 - CA$175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading motion design projects, with a strong proficiency in 2D and 3D animation, and a mastery of industry-standard tools such as Cinema 4D and the Adobe Suite. Capable of providing creative direction, developing storyboards, and collaborating effectively with teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience In Motion DesignLeadership In Creative DirectionProficiency In Cinema 4D And RedshiftMastery Of Adobe SuiteStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Motion Design2D Animation3D AnimationStoryboard CreationStyleframe DevelopmentAnimation Pipeline UnderstandingXParticles KnowledgeMarvelous Designer KnowledgeHoudini KnowledgeFigma Knowledge

Soft Skills

Creative InsightsActionable FeedbackSolution-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Cinema 4DRedshiftAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorXParticlesMarvelous DesignerHoudiniFigma

Industry Keywords

Campaign AnimationBrand GuidelinesCreative DirectionProject BudgetingResource Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon Redshift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and inspire a nimble team of motion designers and guide projects with strong creative direction
Be hands-on in design or animation when needed
Develop clear storyboards and polished styleframes for each campaign
Oversee and participate in creating 2D and 3D campaign animation assets aligned with brand guidelines and art direction
Provide actionable feedback to team members
Engage directly with clients and provide creative insights throughout projects
Collaborate with the motion team on processes and workflows
Contribute to project budgeting and resource planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 XParticles, Marvelous Designer, and/or Houdini is a big plus
Working knowledge of Figma
Strong organizational skills, with a solution-oriented approach to creative and technical challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

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