Graphic Design Intern - College Credit Only

Position Title: Graphic Design Intern
Department: Creative & Marketing
Duration: Summer (May-August)
Unpaid (For College Credits)

The New Jersey Jackals are seeking a passionate and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our Creative and Marketing team for the summer season. This internship is ideal for a Graphic Design, Web Design, or Fine Arts student with a strong understanding of visual storytelling, branding, and digital design. As a Graphic Design Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience creating dynamic visual content that brings the excitement of Jackals baseball to life across marketing campaigns, game-day promotions, community initiatives, and fan engagement efforts. You'll collaborate closely with our creative team to produce real-world assets used throughout the season in both digital and in-ballpark settings.

Support the creative team in developing graphic assets for game-day promotions, social media, website updates, merchandise, and in-stadium displays
Assist in creating and maintaining Jackals brand guidelines and visual identity across all platforms
Learn how design assets are applied across marketing channels including digital, print, and ballpark signage
Participate in brainstorming sessions for promotional nights, themed events, and seasonal campaigns
Help prepare mockups, presentations, and creative materials for internal use and external promotions
Contribute to a variety of creative projects aligned with team branding, fan engagement, and overall marketing strategy
Requirements Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
Must have access to Adobe Creative Suite software and personal design equipment (e.g., Strong visual design skills, with attention to detail, color, and layout
Basic understanding of branding principles and digital asset management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, game-driven environment
Availability to assist during evenings and weekends for games and events as needed
Nice to Have Familiarity with motion graphics, video editing, or scoreboard/LED content design
Experience with web design principles or UI/UX design
Experience using tools like Canva, Shopify, or similar platforms
Interest in sports branding, promotions, and live event production
What You'll Learn How a cohesive sports brand identity is built and maintained throughout a baseball season
The process of designing for live events, including game-day graphics, promotions, and fan experiences
Best practices for creating engaging content in a fast-paced sports environment
Insight into creative direction, branding strategy, and production for both digital and in-venue assets
Hands-on experience working within a collaborative marketing and creative team in professional baseball

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

This is an unpaid internship for college credit only. Please mark below that you understand and will receive college credit for this internship
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