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Barkley

Motion Designer/Editor

Barkley, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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