Graphic Design Intern

Sports Careers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

California Paid Sick Leave

Sacramento Kings merchandise discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Sports Careers in Sacramento is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support our Creative team during the Kings season. This part-time role focuses on visual storytelling and delivering on-brand assets for game day and marketing campaigns.

You will update assets across digital, social, print, and in-arena platforms, collaborate with designers, and prepare production-ready files with attention to detail. Internship offers $17.50/hour and benefits including paid sick leave and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Portfolio required for consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field; college senior or recent graduate.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with Figma a plus.
• Experience in sports marketing or branding is a plus.
• Excellent organization and time management; able to apply feedback.

Responsibilities

• Update game day assets for digital, social, print, and in-arena.
• Design promotional giveaways and fan engagement materials.
• Create and adapt branding assets for Stockton Kings.
• Prepare production-ready files ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborate with Creative team from concept to final delivery.
• Contribute ideas for campaigns and events.

Skills

Portfolio

Time management

Communication

Creative feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

Position Title: Graphic Design Intern

Department: Creative

Reports to: Graphic Design Manager

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Program Period: October – End of 2026-27 Sacramento Kings Season

Job Summary: Are you a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling? We're seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our dynamic team and contribute to our creative projects. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our creative endeavors and helping bring our brand to life.

Key Responsibilities Areas

• Update game day creative assets across digital, social, print, and in-arena platforms.
• Design promotional giveaways, fan engagement materials, and creative assets for theme nights and marketing campaigns.
• Create and adapt branding assets for the Stockton Kings.
• Prepare advertising materials for Golden 1 Center and other marketing channels.
• Collaborate with the Creative team to develop and produce print and digital creative from concept to final delivery.
• Prepare production-ready files while ensuring brand consistency and quality across all assets.
• Contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns, events, and fan engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Portfolio required for consideration
• Currently an upcoming College Senior preparing to graduate or possess a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) with a strong understanding of design fundamentals. Familiarity with Figma is a plus.
• Familiarity with the sports industry and marketing a team or brand is preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills; able to apply creative feedback effectively.

To Qualify For Kings University Internships, You Must Be

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work up to 25 hours per week

Interns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.