Design Intern

Sacramento Kings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

California Paid Sick Leave

Merchandise discounts

Free parking

Job summary

The Visual Design Intern position sits within the Kings Creative department, collaborating with Team Store Merchandising, Marketing, Digital and Business Intelligence to deliver robust design solutions for a retail and ecommerce audience.

You will assist Visual Designers on digital experiences and participate in production for retail campaigns, while supporting social media design and content needs for Kings Team Store channels.

Qualifications

• Currently a college senior preparing to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in visual, graphic or web design, UI/UX, or related field.
• Exhibit exceptional skills in the Adobe Creative Suite programs and familiarity with Figma Design systems a plus.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage projects as assigned, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Bring a creative, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset to your work.
• Knowledge of sports design and retail brands with a strong ecommerce presence preferred.
• Knowledge of project management tools and concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Visual Design team to support their initiatives, bringing your unique perspective and creativity to the table.
• Assists the Kings Team Store creative team with original design solutions for the Retail Marketing calendar including promotions and campaign development.
• Collaborates with the visual design team on the production of retail seasonal stories, product launch campaigns and shopping promotions, plus integrating with other creative team efforts from time-to-time.
• Supports the retail, creative and marketing teams by distilling content from key stakeholders into digital design solutions and works to ensure consistent execution.
• Assists on social media design and content needs for the Kings Team Store channels, with a primary focus on Kings Team Store platforms.
• Assists the creative and retail marketing departments with design production needs that create an effective store environment that will attract customers with visual appeal.
• Assists on photoshoots with file ingest and product population.

Skills

Adobe CC

UI/UX Design

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in visual, graphic or web design, UI/UX

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Title: Visual Design InternDepartment: CreativeReports to: Interactive Design ManagerFLSA: Part-Time, Non-ExemptProgram Period: October – End of 2026-27 Sacramento Kings SeasonJob Summary: The Visual Design Intern works within the Kings Creative department and partners with our Team Store Merchandising, Marketing, Digital and Business Intelligence teams to execute robust design solutions, as well as assisting the Visual Designers on various digital experiences and technology-led initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with the Visual Design team to support their initiatives, bringing your unique perspective and creativity to the table.Assists the Kings Team Store creative team with original design solutions for the Retail Marketing calendar including promotions and campaign development.Collaborates with the visual design team on the production of retail seasonal stories, product launch campaigns and shopping promotions, plus integrating with other creative team efforts from time-to-time.Supports the retail, creative and marketing teams by distilling content from key stakeholders into digital design solutions and works to ensure consistent execution.Assists on social media design and content needs for the Kings Team Store channels, with a primary focus on Kings Team Store platforms.Assists the creative and retail marketing departments with design production needs that create an effective store environment that will attract customers with visual appeal.Assists on photoshoots with file ingest and product population.Qualifications:Currently a college senior preparing to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in visual, graphic or web design, UI/UX, or related field.Exhibit exceptional skills in the Adobe Creative Suite programs and familiarity with Figma Design systems a plus.Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage projects as assigned, multi-task and meet deadlines.Bring a creative, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset to your work.Ability to conceptualize design solutions and execute in the digital landscape, with emphasis on ecommerce strategies and methodologies.Knowledge of sports design and retail brands with a strong ecommerce presence preferred.Knowledge of project management tools and concepts preferred.To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 monthsAble to commute to the downtown Sacramento officeAble to work up to 25 hours per week during the summer sessionInterns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.