Intern: Motion Designer

EquipmentShare • Kansas City, MO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is seeking a student intern to join their team at the Home Office in Columbia, MO for the 2026 summer. The company is on a mission to transform the construction industry by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a dedicated team. They are looking for students who are eager to make a tangible difference in an industry resistant to change.

Requirements

• Must be qualified to work in the United States (no sponsorship offered at this time)
• Degree or focus in motion design, visual communications or similar
• Portfolio/Motion Reel is required
• Software Proficiency: Adobe After Effects (primary tool), 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

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

Responsibilities

• Build a motion library of benchmark visual assets and products for use on websites, social media and presentations where simple motion is compatible
• Revamp/Update existing Carousel animations deployed to branch locations, including 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