Graphic Design Intern - Colorado Rapids

Position Summary

The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club is looking for a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern to assist in developing visual content for both digital and print platforms. This internship offers students and recent graduates valuable hands-on experience designing materials that support the business operations of a Major League Soccer team, as well as its MLS NEXT Pro and Academy teams.

Examples of Work Performed

• Create and design print and digital materials collaborating with marketing, social media, sponsorship, ticket sales, community and other departments within the Colorado Rapids organization in a timely and effective manner.
• Aid in maintaining and organizing assets on 'Slate'.
• Create content for Rapids 2 and Rapids Academy.
• Produce materials that maintain brand consistency, represent campaign ethos and follow creative guidelines, while being inventive and artistically interesting.
• Work with the brand department to maintain consistent club look and feel.
• Receive feedback from the Creative Team and possess creative problem-solving skills for visual design and proficiency in typography.
• Occasionally assist in match day design operations such as updating templates on or leading up to gameday.

Qualifications

• Must provide a portfolio of self-created graphic design work.
• Currently working towards or recently graduated with a BS/BA degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Must have a working knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc).
• Basic knowledge of layout (typography, balance, scale, etc).

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Knowledge of MLS, the sport of soccer, professional sports marketing/social media landscape.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions
• Majority of working hours are done on-site
• This position will have the potential to assist on gameday.

Compensation

• Base hourly range $19.29 per hour
• 29 hours max per week