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Barkley is hiring: Motion Designer/Editor in Kansas City
Barkley is hiring: Motion Designer/Editor in Kansas CityMediabistro • Kansas City, MO, United States
Barkley is hiring : Motion Designer / Editor in Kansas City

Barkley is hiring : Motion Designer / Editor in Kansas City

Mediabistro • Kansas City, MO, United States
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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. This role requires strong skills in both motion design and video editing, with the ability to bring ideas to life through animation, pacing, sound, and storytelling. Familiarity with emerging creative technologies, including generative AI platforms, is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Concept Design and execute a wide range of motion graphic animation across digital platforms
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Projects will include editing video, compilations, and sizzles, producing original video content for social and overall motion graphics and video support
  • Creating original content for social to promote our brands, service, and programming, including for IG, IG Stories, IG Reels, FB, Twitter, TikTok
  • Develop, design, and create next-level motion digital, video, multimedia, graphics, animations, and immersive experiences content
  • Provide the highest level service to clients in a proactive, creative, and professional manner
  • Provide input on project plans as needed
  • Apply light character animation to create small motion sequences with our illustrated library, with the opportunity to bring in custom illustrations and scenes.
  • Edit short- and mid-form video content (commercial spots, sizzles, reels, case studies) with strong storytelling, pacing, and sound design sensibilities.
  • Brainstorm other applications for motion across our output, with opportunities for longer-form projects as well.
  • Engage strong graphic design skills to assist with static assets across marketing and advertising materials, including social, email, digital ads, and more.
  • Explore and test AI-assisted tools (e.g., Photoshop Generative Fill, Premiere Pro AI features, Runway, Midjourney) to support concepting and rapid creative iteration

Qualifications

  • Significant knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Exceptional design skills including layout and typography experience
  • Good sense of timing and screen composition
  • Demonstrated 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 as well as video / broadcast and web standards
  • Client management experience and interpersonal skills a must
  • Degree in Media Arts (or equivalent) is required
  • 3 years experience working in the digital design services industry
  • Cinema 4D or other 3D applications
  • Experience with color correction, color treatment, special effects and music selection
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, technology and current standards of video production and shot composition
  • Familiarity with generative AI platforms and curiosity to explore how they can enhance 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 the 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

    • 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 who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking 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, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.

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    Barkley Is Hiring In • Kansas City, MO, United States