Senior Motion Designer

Thinkingbox

. Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in motion design and animation, with a strong understanding of typography, composition, and visual storytelling. Capable of leading projects through production while providing mentorship and maintaining high-quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion DesignAnimationAfter EffectsCinema 4DAdobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Motion GraphicsStoryboardingStyleframes3D AnimationVisual StorytellingTypographyCompositionColor TheoryProduction PipelinesAnimation Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProactive MindsetMentorshipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

RedshiftHoudiniX-ParticlesMarvelous DesignerSubstance PainterUnreal EngineAI-Assisted Workflows

Industry Keywords

Creative FieldProduction PipelinesLive ActionEditorialVFX

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms
Develop storyboards, styleframes, and motion explorations that support the creative vision
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, and fellow designers throughout production
Take ownership of complex assignments, solving creative and technical challenges independently
Help maintain a high level of craft, consistency, and polish across every deliverable
Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior designers, helping raise the quality of the team
Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and technologies that improve both process and creative output
Accurately estimate effort, communicate progress, and help projects stay on schedule
Partner with Art Directors and Creative Directors to transform ideas into exceptional motion
Develop styleframes, design key moments, build 3D scenes, and refine animation
Help guide projects through production with confidence and attention to detail

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative field
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, animation principles, and versatility across styles
Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling
Experience working within professional production pipelines from concept through final delivery
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to own work while supporting the team
Bonus: Houdini, X-Particles, Marvelous Designer, or Substance Painter
Bonus: Unreal Engine, AI-assisted creative workflows, or other emerging motion technologies
Bonus: Experience with live action, editorial, or VFX pipelines

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