Graphic Design Intern

Position Overview

Tampa Bay Sun FC is Tampa Bay's only professional women's soccer club, based in the historic Ybor City district. The club is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to assist in producing visual content across digital, print, social media, and matchday platforms. This position provides hands-on experience in a professional sports environment while contributing to projects that support marketing, communications, partnerships, ticket sales, and fan engagement.

Internship Details

In-person, Tampa, Florida (No remote opportunity)

Fall semester with opportunity to extend to spring

Unpaid, College credit eligibility required. Candidates are ineligible if they cannot receive college credit. A stipend will be provided for hours worked beyond required academic credit hours.

** NOTE: To be considered for this position, you MUST provide a link to your creative portfolio or sample work with your application! **

Responsibilities

Design graphics for social media, marketing campaigns, print, videoboard, merchandise, etc.

Assist with Matchday and event creative needs

Maintain brand consistency across all visual materials

Organize and manage creative assets, including photo, video, and design files

Collaborate with various departments to fulfill creative requests

Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Illustrator

Experience with InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other creative software is a plus

Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and branding

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to receive and implement creative feedback in a collaborative environment

What You'll Gain

Experience working within a professional sports organization

Opportunities to build a portfolio with real-world creative projects

Exposure to the creative process behind marketing, branding, and fan engagement

Collaboration with industry professionals across multiple departments

Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a live sports environment

Application Materials

To be considered, applicants must submit:

Resume

Portfolio or design samples

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.