Intern: Motion Designer at EquipmentShare in Kansas City, MO

Summary: EquipmentShare is a company on a mission to transform the construction industry through innovative technology and support. They are seeking a student intern to contribute to motion design projects, including building a motion library and revamping existing animations for various platforms. Responsibilities: - Build a motion library of our benchmark visual assets and products for use on our websites, social media and presentations where simple motion is compatible - Revamp/Update existing Carousel animations deployed to branch locations. This includes product animations, infographics and core messaging - Explore editable template-style motion graphics for use on social platforms for internal usage Required Qualifications: - Must be qualified to work in the United States - we are not sponsoring candidates at this time - Degree or focus in motion design, visual communications or similar - Please include Portfolio/Motion Reel - Adobe After Effects: The primary tool for animation and motion graphics - Adobe Creative Suite: Specifically Illustrator and Photoshop for creating and preparing assets - 3D Software: Familiarity with Blender (or other 3D programs) is highly valued - A strong grasp of typography, layout, color theory, visual hierarchy and composition - Understanding basic storytelling timing, spacing - Ability to turn static designs and style frames into 'motion-ready' assets - The ability to work efficiently both individually and collectively within the Studio team - Crucial for maintaining brand integrity - Articulating creative ideas clearly and being receptive to feedback from senior team leads - Finding creative solutions when technical or design challenges arise - Meeting deadlines and handling deliverables in a structured environment - Being eager to make a creative impact in a changing, fast-paced environment Required Skills: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Blender, 3D Software, Design Principles, Typography, Layout, Color Theory, Visual Hierarchy, Composition, Animation Fundamentals, Asset Preparation Benefits: Flexible work arrangement., Competitive salary., Company paid holidays., Monthly family dinner nights., Fitness Center on-site plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges., Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, food truck nights and more)., Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year., Opportunities for career and professional development.