Intern, Graphic Design (Unpaid)

USA Lacrosse•Sparks, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

USA Lacrosse is looking for an unpaid/for credit intern to work with our Marketing team. The Intern, Graphic Design will work closely with the Art Director and the Marketing & Communications team to produce graphic design content to support USA Lacrosse’s marketing & social media initiatives. If you are a driven and enthusiastic student aspiring to enter the graphic design industry, this could be a great opportunity for you. This internship will allow you to learn about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, interfacing with multiple departments while gaining hands-on experience and learning essential graphic design practices for your professional growth and future career.

Requirements

Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphic design, communications, marketing, or related field.
Eligibility to earn college credit for internship a plus.
Ability to dedicate 15-30 hours per week from May to August 2026. This includes the ability to work onsite at USA Lacrosse’s headquarters office in Sparks, MD.
Familiarity with sports, lacrosse a plus, with the desire to learn and appreciate the sport so you can capture images to tell a story.
Demonstrated passion for visual storytelling, branding, and marketing design.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
Strong attention to detail and an understanding of basic design principles including layout, color, and typography.
Ability to follow brand guidelines and work within existing templates while also contributing fresh ideas.
Familiarity with designing for both print and digital platforms is preferred.
Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and contribute to its promotion through creative work.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-functional team working toward a common goal.
Flexibility with your work schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends based on event needs.
Ability to align with USA Lacrosse's Mission, Vision, and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Assists with the creation of visual assets for both digital and print use, including social media graphics, flyers, email templates, and event materials.
Supports the design team by updating existing creative templates and making revisions to in-progress projects.
Collaborates with the Art Director and marketing team to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and visual consistency across all materials.
Organizes and manages design files using established file naming conventions and internal tools.
Participates in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to contribute creative ideas for campaigns and initiatives.
Stays current on design trends and techniques to bring fresh, innovative perspectives to projects.
Provides general support on design-related tasks as needed, including production prep and asset resizing.