Graphic Design Marketing Internship

Graphic Design Internship (2025–2026 Season)
Location: Dort Financial Center – Flint, Michigan
Duration: September to April/May
Availability: 1–2 weekdays per week, with some evenings and weekends required (especially home games)
Compensation: Unpaid internship with potential opportunities for seasonal part-time employment

The Flint Firebirds are seeking a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing & Media team for the 2025–2026 season. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their portfolio and gain real-world experience designing for a high-energy, fast-paced sports environment.

As a Graphic Design Intern, your primary focus will be creating digital and print materials that represent the Firebirds brand across game nights, promotions, merchandise, and social media. You'll also collaborate with the broader marketing team and contribute to content creation and merchandising efforts.

Primary Responsibilities – Graphic Design Focus

Design game day graphics, promotional materials, social media assets, and in-arena signage

Develop themed merchandise mockups for specialty nights and retail campaigns

Assist in designing marketing collateral for web, email, print, and sponsorship fulfillment

Ensure consistent brand identity across all visual touchpoints

Secondary Responsibilities

Help manage and update the Firebirds’ online store (product listings, photography, descriptions)

Assist in planning and capturing social media content (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X)

Support asset organization, photo/video archiving, and cross-functional projects

Participate in brainstorming sessions and campaign development

Attend select home games (34 total), community events, and assist with in-arena activations

Qualifications

Education or experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field is required

Must be 18+ and currently in college or have a high school diploma with relevant industry experience

Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating design ability are required

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator required; familiarity with other Adobe tools is a plus

Personal laptop with Adobe Creative Cloud is required

Photography, social media, and merchandising experience are a bonus

Who You Are

Creative and detail-oriented with a strong sense of visual storytelling

Passionate about sports and design

Reliable, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a team environment