Graphic Design Intern

Position overview

Tampa Bay Sun FC is the Tampa Bay region’s only professional women’s soccer club, located in historic Ybor City. The organization is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to support the creation of visual content across digital, print, social media, and matchday channels. This role offers practical exposure in a professional sports setting while contributing to work that supports marketing, communications, partnerships, ticket sales, and fan engagement.

Internship details

• This is an on-site role based in Tampa, Florida; remote work is not available.
• The opportunity is for the fall semester, with a possibility of continuing into the spring.
• The internship can be used for college credit, and a stipend will be paid for hours worked beyond the academic credit requirement.
• A creative portfolio or sample work link must be included with the application in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for social media, marketing initiatives, print materials, videoboard content, merchandise, and similar needs.
• Support creative production for matchday and event-related activities.
• Help keep all visual assets aligned with the club’s brand standards.
• Keep photo, video, and design files organized and easy to access.
• Work with different departments to respond to creative requests.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently finished, a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a closely related area.
• Comfortable using Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with tools such as InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro is an advantage.
• Good grasp of design fundamentals, including typography, layout, and branding.
• Able to juggle several assignments and deliver work on time.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits.
• Able to take creative direction and apply feedback well in a collaborative setting.

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience inside a professional sports organization.
• The chance to strengthen a portfolio with real client-style creative work.
• Insight into how marketing, branding, and fan engagement creative is developed.
• Regular collaboration with professionals across multiple teams.
• Experience handling deadlines and project coordination in a live sports environment.

Application materials

• Resume.
• Portfolio or design samples.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.