Barkley - Motion Designer/Editor

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Kansas City, United States.

Client: Barkley

Location: Kansas City, MO

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Barkley Films is looking for a talented motion designer to inspire and elevate every project they touch. From concept to execution, this position will be able to contribute across the board to branded campaigns, working between designers and filmmakers to create awe-inspiring work. This candidate should be a motivated self-starter looking to push the boundaries on everything from social to broadcast. Exploration, inspiration, and experimentation in your craft are a must.

Responsibilities

• Concept Design and execute a wide range of motion graphic animation across digital platforms
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Edit video, create compilations, sizzles, and produce original video content for social media and overall motion graphics
• Develop original content for social media to promote our brands and services
• Design and create next-level motion digital, video, multimedia, graphics, animations, and immersive experiences
• Provide high-level service to clients in a proactive, creative, and professional manner
• Input on project plans as needed
• Apply light character animation to create sequences using an illustrated library
• Edit short- and mid-form video content with storytelling, pacing, and sound sensibilities
• Brainstorm applications for motion across output, with opportunities for longer-form projects
• Engage strong graphic design skills for static assets across marketing and advertising materials
• Explore and test AI-assisted tools to support concepting and rapid creative iteration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in motion design and animation for client-based agencies and/or broadcast/film in a deadline-driven environment
• Significant knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Exceptional design skills including layout and typography
• Good sense of timing and screen composition
• Experience editing short- and long-form video content with proficiency in narrative pacing, transitions, and music/sound integration
• Ability to work independently and under close direction
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of video codecs and formats and video/broadcast and web standards
• Client management experience and interpersonal skills
• Degree in Media Arts (or equivalent) required
• 3 years experience in the digital design services industry
• Experience with Cinema 4D or other 3D applications
• Knowledge of color correction, treatment, special effects, and music selection
• Familiarity with generative AI platforms and curiosity to explore their enhancement in creative workflows

Additional Software Knowledge/Skills

• Cinema 4D or other 3D applications
• Experience with color correction, color treatment, special effects, and music selection
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, technology, and current standards of video production and shot composition
• Exposure to AI-integrated tools within Adobe Creative Suite or other motion/animation platforms

Other Information

Position Status: Exempt

Years of Experience: 3 Years

Reports To: Sr. Motion Designer, Dir., Production

Leadership Responsibilities: Does not supervise others

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

• We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners unique, we create conditions for creative, original thinking to thrive.
• BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.