Intern, Graphic Design

Description

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, with a deeply passionate and loyal fan base. The club moved to its new permanent home, UBS Arena, in 2021, which is part of a larger redevelopment project at Belmont Park.

How To Make The Team

The New York Islanders and UBS Arena are seeking a motivated Intern, Graphic Design to join their creative team. Day-to-day assignments will be determined by the creative leads.

• Create digital and print assets, including paid/social graphics, email graphics, web graphics, sales collateral for ticket sales, partnership, premium hospitality, and community-engagement creative
• Aid in designing production-ready files for print, digital, large-format, signage, and in-venue display needs
• Maintain brand standards, templates, layouts, and asset libraries
• Communicate progress, ask questions, and flag issues early
• Stay current on design trends, live entertainment, creative, sports marketing, and digital best practices

Your Training & Talent

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. Some coursework, freelance, or project experience in graphic design; experience with a sports team, live entertainment venue, music brand, agency, or hospitality brand is a plus but not required. Must submit a portfolio (student or personal work welcome) showing a range of work, including any of the following:

• Layout design
• Typography
• Social and digital marketing creative
• Print design
• Presentation design
• Photo editing and image composition

Working understanding of core design principles, including typography, layout, color, hierarchy, composition, and visual storytelling. Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or InDesign. Comfort taking direction from team leads, receiving feedback, and applying edits. Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn production fundamentals. Ability to manage time, stay organized, and communicate proactively. Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms is a plus. Interest in music, live entertainment, hockey, sports.

Where You’ll Go

The New York Islanders have offices in Floral Park, NY. Attend occasional home games at UBS Arena and other events (events can fall on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays). 30-hour workweek.

What Skills You’ll Use

• Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment's notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
• Creativity: Think outside the box, bringing innovative ideas to the table
• Accountability: Take ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem-solving and decision-making skills

What’s In It For You

• Expanding your experience with an iconic NHL® franchise in their quest for a 5th Stanley Cup
• Broader exposure than a single-team internship — concerts, sports, partnerships, premium hospitality, ticketing, retail, community relations, and venue marketing
• Mentorship from creative leads
• Real production experience and portfolio-ready work spanning two brands

The Fine Print

The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.