Graphic Design Intern

Department: Integrated Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Graphic Designer, Partnerships

Position Summary: As the Graphic Design Intern, you’ll support the club by creating innovative, brand-aligned visual content. Working closely with the Partnerships Graphic Designer you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design creative assets that drive partner and fan engagement. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. A positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn and grow creatively are key to success in this role.

This position will work an average of 20 hours a week. There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This approximate internship duration is January 2026
- May 2026. This is a paid internship and college credit is available.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and repurpose existing artwork for creative initiatives such as but not limited to: sales collateral, advertising campaigns, digital graphics (website, social media and video elements), stadium graphics, digital ads, and presentation decks for internal departments
• Creation of/working with templated designs to help departments with turn-key collateral
• Work closely with Design Studio to bring cohesion to all creative work
• Help organize and maintain structured file folders
• Build and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization
• Game day duties will likely focus on live event production and live digital messaging

What You’ll Bring:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous projects
• Fluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design
• Exceptional conceptual and creative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with departments and clients
• Knowledge and interest in professional soccer and/or sports a plus

What You’ll Need:

• Pursuing a BS/BA in graphic design, art, animation, motion graphics or related field or demonstrated work experience
• Expertise in current graphic design practices, including fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Knowledge of design techniques and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of and/or prior work in sports business sector is a plus
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC Academy game schedule, special events, and projects

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.