Summer Intern - Graphic Design

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Position Title: Graphic Design Intern
Circle: Creative
Status (E/NE; FT/PT): Non-Exempt; Intern
Reports to: Creative Director
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week nights, holidays and weekends as necessary

Summary

Our 2024 Summer Graphic Design Internship Program is designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

What you'll be doing
• Developing graphics packages for a wide range of media including social, web, email, apparel, outdoor, marketing promotions, and in-game needs.
• Covering Detroit Pistons and Motor City Cruise games in real-time in support of social media channels
• Facilitating project requests from departments across the Pistons Organization, including Partnerships, Membership, Marketing, Game Presentation, Retail, Basketball Operations, HR, and others.
• Collaborating across Brand Marketing verticals on design and activation strategies
• Supporting production within the Pistons in-house print shop

What we're looking for
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Enthusiastic creative who is passionate about both their design craft and the sports and entertainment industry
• A strong portfolio that shows refined design skills, inspired creative vision, strong technical skills, and proven understanding of layout design
• Must be flexible and eager to learn
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are proactive and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Ability to commit to full 10-week assignment

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.