Graphic Design Intern
About The Position
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a Design Intern to join the Creative Studio of the Marketing department for the 2026-27 NBA season. The intern will directly and indirectly assist the creative team in the execution of design systems as well as a wide assortment of brand communications that serve the needs of all lines of business within the front office. They will develop their visual communication skills within a dynamic team setting and engage in real work that powerfully engages our passionate fanbase. The ideal candidate will possess a professional disposition and be able to handle urgent needs with a high degree of flexibility. Ultimately, they will provide value to the Studio by conducting design research and completing special projects aimed at quality control and brand transformation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in color theory, layout, typography, logo design and photo editing
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
- Knowledge of AI tools and best practices
- Ability to build and prepare files for printing
- Detail-oriented, flexible and adaptable to feedback
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to assist others
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Possess strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be currently enrolled in a Jr. or 4-year college with a preferred concentration in Visual Communications or related field.
- If applying for college credit, you must be able to provide proof that credit will be earned toward your course of study (from school/registrar).
- Passion for sports.
- Interested candidates should provide a portfolio link and resume. Portfolio should represent a range of design styles and diversity of projects.
Nice To Haves
- Figma experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Providing fundamental graphic support to the creative marketing team
- Concepting and developing a wide variety of marketing materials
- Initiating template ideas for recurring projects
- Designing for a variety of mediums including digital, print, and apparel
- Researching sports design trends and presenting findings
- Communicating with project owners to understand objectives
- Maintaining a high level of creative execution
- Assembling practical step-by-step toolkits and recipes for standard MCS practices
- Meeting with and shadowing fellow Studio teammates
- Connecting with creative and marketing peers inside and outside of the team
- Participating in the large group Intern presentation project on a progressive business idea
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
