2027 Graphic Design Intern

U.S. Open; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO and holidays

On-site gym and golf simulator

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The USGA offers a full-time, paid internship for a highly motivated designer to gain practical professional experience in the fast-paced world of golf. Based at Liberty Corner, NJ, this hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week with community days on Tue/Wed.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications and proficiency in Adobe CS, plus strong communication and organizational skills. A portfolio submission is required.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree, preferably in Graphic Design/Visual Communications.
• Experience with Mac and digital photography.
• Experience in the sports industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of graphics and creative to be posted across all USGA platforms.
• Support in the creation of various digital and print assets.
• Support creative and design deliverables across USGA departments.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Strong professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Mac

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this role:

The USGA is offering a full-time, paid internship to highly motivated and committed designer wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional creative experience in the fast-paced, results-driven world of the golf.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the creation of graphics and creative to be posted across all USGA platforms
• Support in the creation of various digital and print assets
• Support creative and design deliverables across USGA departments

Where you’ll be:

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day.

Pay:

$20.00/hr., subject to applicable overtime laws.

Internship Dates:

Starting in early 2027, for a duration of up to one year.

What you bring:

• Proficiency in Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Ability to effectively translate and evolve creative from an existing style guide
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong professional demeanor

• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, there is potential for extended evening, weekend work hours for USGA Championships (onsite and remote);may have to work occasional holidays
• Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the New Jersey area

REQUIRED: Please submit a link to your portfolio when applying. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Experience & Education:

• Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree, preferably in Graphic Design/Visual Communications
• Experience with Mac and digital photography
• Experience in the sports industry is preferred

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here