Thinkingbox
Global creative agency producing brand videos
Art Director
Four days on-site per week are required; Fridays are optionally remote.
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience working as a designer in an agency, studio, or creative environment, including at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity.
- A strong portfolio showcasing design craft, conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience.
- Experience developing creative concepts and pitch decks and presenting ideas to internal teams and clients.
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, typography, layout, composition, and design systems.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools.
- Strong understanding of user interface and user experience principles and digital production processes.
- Ability to clearly articulate ideas and creative direction.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Passion for innovation, storytelling, design, and creative experimentation.
- Develop and contribute to conceptual ideas, creative directions, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments.
- Define and lead the visual direction for campaigns, experiences, and digital work from concept through final delivery.
- Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to internal teams and clients.
- Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights and concepts into creative work.
- Oversee and guide designers through execution by giving thoughtful and constructive feedback.
- Stay hands-on in the design process by creating key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets.
- Push the creative vision of each project from pitch to final delivery.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Stay current on design trends, emerging technology, and visual culture to inform creative work.
- Support production efforts by creating style guides, specifications, and clear design documentation.
- Help shape the company’s creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship.
About the company
Thinkingbox is a global creative collective that produces high-quality digital content to help brands tell their stories. It offers services in video production, animations, and digital media across North America and other regions through localized content. It partners with brands to develop and execute campaigns from concept through post-production, earning revenue from project-based work and ongoing collaborations. Its approach combines scalable end-to-end storytelling with localized content to help brands build recognition, engagement, and growth.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 Tinder Canada work shows Thinkingbox still wins culturally relevant consumer campaigns.
- Corey Hankey's 2024 COO role should tighten operations and client retention.
- Alex Panousis as chief growth officer strengthens new-business capture across North America.
What critics are saying
- Creative services face commoditization as clients shift spend to in-house teams.
- Dependency on marquee accounts like Adobe and Riot Games creates renewal concentration risk.
- If growth stalls, Thinkingbox's acquired-office model becomes an integration drag across markets.
What makes Thinkingbox unique
- Thinkingbox spans six offices and combines production, strategy, and technology.
- Corey Hankey became COO in 2024, signaling disciplined multi-office delivery.
- Its roster includes Adobe, Chobani, Intuit, Riot Games, and Magic: The Gathering.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Company News
LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heist, a Thinkingbox company known for pushing the boundaries of brand storytelling through animation, motion, and live-action, today announced a significant expansion with key creative and production hires from The Mill. The move includes the opening of a new Chicago office to support the continued growth of The Heist and its parent company, Thinkingbox.Leading the expansion is Patrick Coleman, who joins The Heist as Executive Creative Director. Patrick brings an award-winning portfolio and a team of long-time collaborators from The Mill, marking one of the most significant team transitions in the design and animation space in recent years. He will oversee creative operations across North America, with a primary base in Chicago."I'm beyond excited to join the Heist family," said Coleman. "It's an incredible opportunity to bring along so many talented friends to strengthen an already thriving studio and help elevate it even further. The creativity, warmth, and 'can-do' attitude truly resonate with me—I'm thrilled to see what we do together!"Also joining from The Mill are Blake Nickle, now Director of Production, Chicago, and Jason Esser, Creative Director at Thinkingbox
To bring more of an AI-first mindset to the role, Clark joins from Thinkingbox, where she worked for nearly a decade, serving as managing partner, focusing on operations and production.
Today, Thinkingbox, the experience agency shaping the future of brands through craft and curiosity, announces Corey Hankey as its first-ever chief operating officer (COO).
Creative experience agency Thinkingbox has tapped Alex Panousis to take on the role of chief growth officer within the collective.