Design, Website & Creative Intern (USTA NorCal)

About the role

The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport's growth in the United States. This role is ideal for a student or early-career creative interested in design, sports culture, visual storytelling, and community-centered branding.

Responsibilities

• Aid in creating apparel and merchandise graphics for screen print, embroidery, DTF, and other production needs.
• Support the design of flyers, posters, signage, handouts, and other event or promotional materials.
• Aid in creating graphics for merchandise releases, campaigns, community events, and special projects.
• Assist with website visuals, digital banners, landing page graphics, and other online assets.
• Research and identify trends in sportswear, tennis, lifestyle apparel, and merchandise design.
• Organize a merchandise release calendar connected to USTA NorCal events, programs, Heritage Months, community activations, and major sports or cultural moments.
• Organize and maintain creative files, design drafts, production assets, and reference materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support creative projects and help ensure deliverables are completed on time and aligned with project objectives.

Skills

• Experience designing apparel graphics, merchandise, posters, flyers, or social media assets.
• Understanding of file preparation for print, embroidery, screen print, or DTF production.
• Interest in sportswear trends, streetwear, tennis culture, or event branding.
• Experience supporting websites, digital campaigns, or online content updates.
• Comfortable using, or willing to learn, design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or similar platforms.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to learn and follow brand guidelines.
• Able to build skills in balancing multiple creative projects and help meet deadlines with guidance from the team.
• Open to feedback and willing to revise designs as needed.
• Creative, collaborative, and interested in telling inclusive, community-centered stories.

Qualifications

• Current student, recent graduate, or emerging creative.
• Some experience making graphics for social media, digital platforms, print materials, or apparel.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Consistent availability from July 27 - Nov 9th, 2026.
• Must complete Safe Play certification course before start date.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with a respected regional sports organization.
• Opportunity to build a professional design portfolio with real-world projects.
• Exposure to sports marketing, nonprofit programming, and community engagement.
• Mentorship and feedback from marketing and program staff.
• Experience designing for events, campaigns, merchandise, and digital platforms.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps grow tennis across diverse communities.
• Flexible learning environment with opportunities for creative input.
• $20 per hour, internet and phone stipend, academic credit eligibility, and academic credit if applicable.

Pay

Compensation details to be determined by USTA NorCal. $20 per hour, internet and phone stipend, academic credit eligibility, and academic credit if applicable.

Schedule

This is a hybrid internship with a flexible schedule based on organizational needs. Most work will take place during our normal operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interns should expect a combination of remote work, in-person office work in Alameda, CA, and off-site event support. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be requested for special events, programs, or community activations.