Design Intern

As the Portland Timbers Design Intern, you will assist the marketing and design teams with basic design needs across all applicable platforms (digital/web, email, social, print or video). This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Growth Marketing. 

Compensation - $20 per hour

Hours – 25 – 30 hours per week on average

Duration – Internships are based on business need. We anticipate this internship would continue through the remainder of the MLS season

 Primary Job Functions: 

·         Assist design team with design of promotional graphics, ticketing assets and/or marketing materials while adhering to club’s design system.

·         Assist creative team with project prep, including researching photos, retouching, cut outs, manipulate images, etc. 

·         Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline.

·         Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media. 

·         Receive feedback from creative leads to make necessary changes. 

·         Participate in team meetings with the design or marketing teams.

·         File management: archiving and distributing art files.

 Qualifications: 

·         Strong knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud – specifically Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator – and the willingness to keep learning on the job.

·         Basic understanding of design principles such as typography, layout and color.

·         Basic level of print production.

·         Must have strong organizational habits.

·         Ability to take design direction and feedback.

·         Knowledge and affinity for soccer and the Portland Timbers.

·         A passion and love for design.

Junior, senior level college students and recent college graduates in the fields of Graphic Design or related fields.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.