Graphic Design Intern
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_onTwo Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States
About the Team
FC Cincinnati, founded in 2015, is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After significant growth in the United Soccer League, the club joined MLS in 2019, winning the 2023 Supporters' Shield and securing back-to-back playoff appearances. With a diverse ownership group deeply rooted in the community, FCC strives to unite fans on and off the pitch through the FCC Foundation, which focuses on improving lives through soccer in the West End Community.
The Integrated Marketing and Communications department drives the club's creative vision. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will join a team recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2023) and The Enquirer's Top Workplaces (2024). The club's DNA code is actively implemented daily, fostering a culture of ongoing growth and collaboration.
About the Role
As a Graphic Design Intern, you will support the club by creating innovative, brand-aligned visual content. Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design creative assets that drive partner and fan engagement. This role is designed for a student pursuing a degree in graphic design, art, animation, or a related field, offering a unique opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world professional soccer challenges.
Your day-to-day will involve designing and repurposing artwork for sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics, stadium visuals, and presentation decks. You will work with templated designs to provide turn-key collateral for various departments and help organize structured file folders. A key part of the role involves collaborating with the Design Studio to ensure cohesion across all creative work. During game days, your focus will shift to live event production and digital messaging, requiring flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed by the FCC Academy game schedule and special events.
This is a paid internship with an approximate duration from January 2026 to May 2026, working an average of 20 hours per week. College credit is available for eligible candidates.
Why You'll Love FCC
Interns at FC Cincinnati enjoy a comprehensive experience designed to support their professional and personal growth. Benefits include welcome gifts, resume and profile reviews, and job shadow opportunities. You will have the chance to tour TQL Stadium and the Mercy Health Training Center, participate in community volunteer opportunities, and receive discounts on team store merchandise.
Equal Opportunity
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Two Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and repurpose artwork for sales collateral, advertising campaigns, and digital graphics
- check_circleBuild and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization
- check_circleSupport live event production and manage live digital messaging during game days
- check_circleCreate templated designs to provide turn-key collateral for various departments
- check_circleCollaborate with the Design Studio to ensure cohesion across all creative work
- check_circleOrganize and maintain structured file folders for efficient asset management
Requirements
- verifiedPursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or demonstrated work experience
- verifiedFluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Nice to Have
Knowledge and interest in professional soccer and/or sports. Knowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid hourly wages and college credit opportunitiescheck_circleFCC welcome gifts for internscheck_circleResume and profile reviewscheck_circleTour of TQL Stadium and MHTCCommunity volunteer opportunities
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In this Graphic Design Intern at FC Cincinnati role, you will design and repurpose artwork for sales collateral, advertising campaigns, and digital graphics; build and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization; support live event production and manage live digital messaging during game days; and create templated designs to provide turn-key collateral for various departments.
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To qualify for the Graphic Design Intern at FC Cincinnati position, applicants should have: Pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or demonstrated work experience; and Fluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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Graphic Design Intern at FC Cincinnati is based in Two Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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FC Cincinnati has listed this Graphic Design Intern role as on-site.
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Key skills for Graphic Design Intern at FC Cincinnati include Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop; Illustrator; Indesign; Graphic Design; Art; Animation; and Motion Graphics.
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Graphic Design Intern at FC Cincinnati is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.