Motion Designer/Animator (After Effects)

Overview:Salary: based on experienceStart date: as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Hybrid work: Tuesdays and Thursdays our team works in-office (downtown Toronto).Working hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm ESTPaid vacation: 20 days of paid time off, including 15 vacation days and 5 days of office closure, (typically over Christmas and New Year's).Health Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage after three months. We offer both single and family plans, with cost-sharing options.Technology: Take home laptop or computer in the office.About SandboxOur amazing team is expanding! At Sandbox we are a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of media, design and technology and have a passion for learning. We work hard and venture into new territory to deliver beautiful, out-of-the-box digital media and learning products. We strive to make a difference for clients who work to improve lives on a global scale, from UNICEF to the World Health Organization, from TEDx to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.At Sandbox you'll get to:Join a small and mighty team of filmmakers, designers, technologists, educators, researchers, and operational maestros.Work in a dynamic agency environment with a lot of autonomy and plenty of opportunities to exercise your creativity on client-driven and homegrown products.Stretch your skills and explore a range of career pathways, whether in media, technology, learning, or all three.Use your expertise to make a difference, whether by improving education, health, the economy, our communities, or the environment.The Role:We are seeking a Motion Designer/Animator to join our team on a full-time basis. We're looking for a creative, passionate storyteller, with an array of creative and technical skills to join us as we expand our animation and motion design services. You will be working closely with Sandbox's leadership, media, and design teams. You will feel just as comfortable animating an illustrative, story-driven piece as you do creating informational motion graphics for a mixed-format video. You'll contribute to a range of projects by supporting visual research, concept development, storyboarding, and design?while taking the lead on executing animated and motion graphic elements across various media products.You will support:The leadership team in interpreting client and partner objectivesThe development of smart visual concepts to help our clients tell their stories and communicate their impactThe creation of moodboards, storyboards, and style frames that communicate Sandbox's vision to our clients and get them excited about the final productThe creation of graphics and illustrations to design and prep final assetsYou will contribute and be responsible for:Strong character rigging and animation skills to bring assets to lifeDelivering a high level of quality control on your responsibilities throughout projectsCollaborating with internal team members and freelancers including illustrators, graphic designers, and video editorsAssessing client feedback and proposing solutions that meet Sandbox's and our clients' objectives and best interestsWhat you bring to the table:Degree or diploma in animation, motion design, graphic design, or equivalent professional experience5-10 years experience in animation and/or motion designAdvanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and other Adobe Creative Cloud software, including using the programs in collaboration with video editorsExperience working in Figma and producing Lotties for web-based projectsStrong collaboration skills and ability to interpret and apply creative direction and feedbackProficiency in a range of 2D animation styles, from character animation to informational motion graphicsStrong character rigging skillsExcellent time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to revisions efficientlyDetail-oriented and organizedAn understanding of AODA and WCAG media accessibly guidelinesBonus if you have...Experience with both video and audio editing, including sound designExperience overseeing/mentoring small creative teamsFluency in French and/or SpanishStrong illustration and/or graphic design skills

Jun 17, 2025 - 18:10

Motion Designer/Animator (After Effects)

Overview:

Salary: based on experience
Start date: as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Hybrid work: Tuesdays and Thursdays our team works in-office (downtown Toronto).
Working hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST
Paid vacation: 20 days of paid time off, including 15 vacation days and 5 days of office closure, (typically over Christmas and New Year's).
Health Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage after three months. We offer both single and family plans, with cost-sharing options.
Technology: Take home laptop or computer in the office.

About Sandbox

Our amazing team is expanding! At Sandbox we are a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of media, design and technology and have a passion for learning. We work hard and venture into new territory to deliver beautiful, out-of-the-box digital media and learning products. We strive to make a difference for clients who work to improve lives on a global scale, from UNICEF to the World Health Organization, from TEDx to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

At Sandbox you'll get to:

Join a small and mighty team of filmmakers, designers, technologists, educators, researchers, and operational maestros.
Work in a dynamic agency environment with a lot of autonomy and plenty of opportunities to exercise your creativity on client-driven and homegrown products.
Stretch your skills and explore a range of career pathways, whether in media, technology, learning, or all three.
Use your expertise to make a difference, whether by improving education, health, the economy, our communities, or the environment.

The Role:

We are seeking a Motion Designer/Animator to join our team on a full-time basis. We're looking for a creative, passionate storyteller, with an array of creative and technical skills to join us as we expand our animation and motion design services. You will be working closely with Sandbox's leadership, media, and design teams. You will feel just as comfortable animating an illustrative, story-driven piece as you do creating informational motion graphics for a mixed-format video. You'll contribute to a range of projects by supporting visual research, concept development, storyboarding, and design?while taking the lead on executing animated and motion graphic elements across various media products.

You will support:

The leadership team in interpreting client and partner objectives
The development of smart visual concepts to help our clients tell their stories and communicate their impact
The creation of moodboards, storyboards, and style frames that communicate Sandbox's vision to our clients and get them excited about the final product
The creation of graphics and illustrations to design and prep final assets

You will contribute and be responsible for:

Strong character rigging and animation skills to bring assets to life
Delivering a high level of quality control on your responsibilities throughout projects
Collaborating with internal team members and freelancers including illustrators, graphic designers, and video editors
Assessing client feedback and proposing solutions that meet Sandbox's and our clients' objectives and best interests

What you bring to the table:

Degree or diploma in animation, motion design, graphic design, or equivalent professional experience
5-10 years experience in animation and/or motion design
Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and other Adobe Creative Cloud software, including using the programs in collaboration with video editors
Experience working in Figma and producing Lotties for web-based projects
Strong collaboration skills and ability to interpret and apply creative direction and feedback
Proficiency in a range of 2D animation styles, from character animation to informational motion graphics
Strong character rigging skills
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to revisions efficiently
Detail-oriented and organized
An understanding of AODA and WCAG media accessibly guidelines

Bonus if you have...

Experience with both video and audio editing, including sound design
Experience overseeing/mentoring small creative teams
Fluency in French and/or Spanish
Strong illustration and/or graphic design skills