Graphic Design Intern

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

16h

About The Position

As the Graphic Design Intern, you’ll support the club by creating innovative, brand-aligned visual content. Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design creative assets that drive partner and fan engagement. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. A positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn and grow creatively are key to success in this role. This position will work an average of 20 hours a week. There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This approximate internship duration is January 2026- May 2026. This is a paid internship and college credit is available.

Requirements

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects
Fluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Exceptional conceptual and creative skills with attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with departments and clients
Pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or demonstrated work experience
Expertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Knowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies
Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC Academy game schedule, special events, and projects

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and interest in professional soccer and/or sports a plus
Knowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and repurpose existing artwork for creative initiatives such as but not limited to: sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics (website, social media and video elements), stadium graphics, digital ads, and presentation decks for internal departments
Creation of/working with templated designs to help departments with turn-key collateral
Work closely with Design Studio to bring cohesion to all creative work
Help organize and maintain structured file folders
Build and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization
Game day duties will likely focus on live event production and live digital messaging