Intern: Motion Designer

EquipmentShare • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares. EquipmentShare is searching for a student intern to join the team at our Home Office in Columbia, MO for the 2026 summer. Our mission to change an industry is not easily achieved. That’s why we look for students who are up for the challenge to join our internship program. In turn, our interns have countless opportunities to make a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

Requirements

• 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
• Software Proficiency: Adobe After Effects: The primary tool for animation and motion graphics
• Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite: Specifically Illustrator and Photoshop for creating and preparing assets
• Design Principles: A strong grasp of typography, layout, color theory, visual hierarchy and composition
• Animation Fundamentals: Understanding basic storytelling timing, spacing
• Asset Preparation: Ability to turn static designs and style frames into "motion-ready" assets.
• Collaboration: The ability to work efficiently both individually and collectively within the Studio team
• Attention to Detail: Crucial for maintaining brand integrity
• Communication: Articulating creative ideas clearly and being receptive to feedback from senior team leads
• Problem-Solving: Finding creative solutions when technical or design challenges arise
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and handling deliverables in a structured environment
• Adaptability: Being eager to make a creative impact in a changing, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• 3D Software: Familiarity with Blender (or other 3D programs) is highly valued

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees