Design Intern

FC Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Design Intern supports FC Cincinnati by creating and adapting innovative, brand-aligned visual content. Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer, the intern collaborates with internal teams and external partners to design creative assets that support partner and fan engagement. Strong communication, attention to detail, deadline management, a positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn are important to the role. The position averages 20 hours per week and is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible based on organizational needs and individual performance. Work may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

Be pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics, or a related field, or have demonstrated work experience.
Have expertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Have knowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies.
Be highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to 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/or prior work in the sports business sector.
Knowledge of and interest in professional soccer and/or sports.

Responsibilities

Design and repurpose artwork for sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics for websites and social media, video elements, stadium graphics, digital ads, and presentation decks.
Create and work with templated designs to provide departments with turn-key collateral.
Work closely 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 duties, likely focused on live event production and live digital messaging.