Intern: Motion Designer

Build the Future with Us — Equipment Share is Hiring an Intern:
Motion Designer

At Equipment Share, 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.

Equipment Share is searching for a student intern to join the team at our Home Office in Columbia, MO for the 2026 summer.

• 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

Equipment Share interns have the opportunity to enjoy many perks while working at our Home Office, including:

• 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.

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.

• 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

Required: Please include Portfolio/Motion Reel

• Hard Skills

  • Software Proficiency:
  • 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
  • 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.

• Soft Skills

  • Collaboration:
    
    The ability to work efficiently both individually and collectively within the Studio team and
  • 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.

At Equipment Share, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

Equipment Share is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.