Overview

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern

Class: Part-Time; Non-Exempt

Reports to: Design Manager - Marketing

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for talented people who embrace diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

It all begins with outstanding talent, It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer

Summary:

We are looking for an energetic, passionate graphic designer for an on-going internship within our marketing/creative department! Come work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and learn the ins and outs of brand strategy and visual design in the sports industry. The intern will be assisting the creative/marketing department with their day-to-day operations on a wide range of projects, including digital initiatives and printed collateral, that maintain the continuity and integrity of the Milwaukee Bucks brand. Intern must be willing to provide game coverage for some home and away games, working either in the office or remotely, to provide updated social/digital graphics during live game broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with the creative/marketing team
• Assist the creative/marketing team in designing for both digital and print, including digital campaigns, arena graphics and other promotional materials such as invitations, logos/lockups, postcards, brochures, flyers, signage, advertisements, etc.
• Work with existing creative and deliver supporting designs, as well as execute original designs based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions, reviews and other creative collaborations
• Provide live social/digital graphic updates during assigned home and away games

Qualifications

• Must be a recent grad or currently enrolled in a college or university at senior level standing with a major focused in graphic design, visual communications or related field
• Must possess working skills in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac platform - specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom AND AfterEffects
• Advancedlayout and typography knowledge
• Good communicator, with professional attitude and time management skills
• Must be creative, resourceful and a problem solver
• Has the ability to meet tight deadlines and work with changing priorities
• Working knowledge of the sports industry, NBA and the game of basketball - experience working for a sports team a plus
• Must work assigned games, which will include nights, weekends and possibly holidays
• Must submit a portfolio of work (either via link or website) to be considered - please include animation or motion graphics samples if available
• Willing to work 20+ hours a week (including assigned game coverage)

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check and drug screening. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.