Design Intern

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Design Intern supports FC Cincinnati by creating innovative, brand-aligned visual content. Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer, the intern collaborates with internal teams and external partners to produce creative assets that encourage partner and fan engagement. Strong communication, attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, a positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn and grow creatively are important to the role. The position averages 20 hours per week and may include weekend, evening, and holiday hours. It is allocated for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, running from February through April, with possible continued employment during the 2027–2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.

Requirements

Be pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics, or a related field, or have demonstrated work experience.
Have fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Have expertise in current graphic design practices.
Know design techniques and emerging technologies.
Be highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects.
Have exceptional conceptual and creative skills with attention to detail.
Be able to work independently and as a team member.
Have strong interpersonal skills when interacting with departments and clients.
Be able to work outside regular business hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the FCC Academy game schedule, special events, and projects.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and interest in professional soccer and/or sports.
Knowledge of or prior work in the sports business sector.

Responsibilities

Design and repurpose existing artwork for initiatives including sales collateral, advertising campaigns, website and social media graphics, video elements, stadium graphics, digital ads, and presentation decks.
Create or work with templated designs to provide departments with turnkey collateral.
Work with the Design Studio to ensure cohesion across creative work.
Help organize and maintain structured file folders.
Build and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.
Support game-day live event production and live digital messaging.