Creative Director, Motion - The Heist
Hybrid Toronto Vancouver Full-time Director Creative
At a glance
Director-level Creative role at Thinkingbox. Toronto · full-time · CA$160,000–CA$175,000 base.
SalaryStated by Thinkingbox
CA$160,000 – CA$175,000
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from ThinkingboxOur estimate for the market: CA$118,750–CA$151,250Median CA$142,675
Above the market median of CA$142,675 for lead creative roles in Toronto.
Worked out from 12 postings that stated pay, median CA$142,675. Last updated Sep 30, 2026.
RoleCreative
SeniorityDirector
LocationToronto
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$160,000–CA$175,000
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 10d ago
Also hiring inVancouver
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Guide motion designers and set the creative direction for campaign work
- Create designs or animation yourself when projects call for hands-on input
- Build storyboards and styleframes that establish each campaign’s narrative and look
- Shape 2D and 3D campaign assets, keeping them consistent with brand guidelines and art direction
- Review team work, advise clients, and help plan workflows, budgets and resources
What you bring
- At least eight years in motion design, including three or more in a senior or leadership role
- A portfolio showing 2D and 3D motion work across different marketing campaign styles
- Strong command of Cinema 4D, Redshift and Adobe tools, plus knowledge of the animation pipeline
- You can develop storyboards and styleframes that support campaign goals
Who this fits
This hands-on director role suits someone who leads motion designers while still creating, and who is comfortable working directly with clients. It is based in Toronto, with office days Monday through Thursday and optional remote work on Fridays.
From the employer
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 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.
What You’ll Bring
- 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.
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
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