Spring 2025 Graphic Design Intern

Sporting Kansas City

Oct 14

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Marketing
Design
Kansas City, +1

Requirements

All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on understanding organizational policies and activities.
Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed.
Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.
High stamina and ability to handle pressure.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with exceptional time management.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative.
Strong passion for the game of soccer.
Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing or other related field required. Must provide proof to receive credit through the internship toward the completion of a degree.
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.
Provide a brief portfolio (PDF or link to online portfolio).
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Organizing work effectively, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and exercising independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Critical and analytical thinking processes.
Working in a fast-paced, team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Required to sit, stand and walk.
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk and hear consistently.

Responsibilities

Assist the Marketing Team in graphic and web design, as well as assist in providing creative assets.
Assist in maintaining the Sporting Kansas City online presence.
Develop documents for business collateral and design general materials to represent Sporting Kansas City.
Create the design for presentations, partner communications, and public relations communications.
Provide creative solutions for any visual challenges.
Maintain the Sporting Kansas City brand by studying the target markets and competitors.
Continue to grow and expand the brand, maintaining quality and consistency amongst all entities and partners.
Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates professionally at all times.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The Graphic Design Internship is for the Spring 2025 semester.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid, so it's best to inquire directly with Sporting Kansas City for details.

Can I apply if I am not currently a student?

No, applicants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree to qualify for the internship.

Are there specific software skills required for this position?

Yes, proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) and the Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar) is required.

Is a portfolio needed to apply?

Yes, a brief portfolio (in PDF format or a link to an online portfolio) must be provided with the application; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Will I have the opportunity to participate in match day activities?

Yes, interns will act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and creating memorable experiences for fans.

What personal attributes are preferred for this internship?

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, eagerness to succeed, leadership qualities, high stamina, and a passion for soccer are preferred attributes.

Is teamwork important in this internship?

Yes, the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment is essential for this internship.

What kind of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

The intern will assist in graphic and web design, maintain the organization's online presence, develop business collateral, create designs for presentations, provide creative solutions for visual challenges, and perform various related tasks as assigned.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Sporting Kansas City is committed to creating an inclusive environment and celebrates diversity and equity among all associates.

Sporting Kansas City

@SportingKC

Entertainment & Media

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1996

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City with local ownership. The team's parent organization, Sporting Club, consists of the following five entrepreneurs in the Kansas City business community: The Patterson Family, Cliff Illig, Robb Heineman, Greg Maday and Pat Curran. Sporting Kansas City is a charter member of Major League Soccer and plays at state-of-the-art Sporting Park, which opened in June 2011 as one of the best stadiums of its size in the world.