Savannah Ghost Pirates Graphic Design Internship 2026-2027 Season

Unpaid internship for the 2026-27 ECHL season (September 2026 – April 2027 or completion of Playoffs).

About the role

The Graphic Design Intern will assist in creating digital and print graphics for the Savannah Ghost Pirates. This hands-on, fast-paced role is heavily involved in game-day entertainment, social media, marketing campaigns, and fan engagement. The position is in-office, based in Savannah, and requires game-day availability for nights, weekends, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media, video boards, marketing campaigns, promotions, and sponsorship activations
• Assist with game-day creative needs
• Create player graphics, hype graphics, score updates, promotional materials, and themed-night branding
• Support the marketing and creative teams with content ideation and execution
• Edit and resize graphics for multiple platforms and formats
• Help maintain brand consistency across all creative materials
• Capture and organize creative assets during games and events when needed

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field
• Housing and transportation in Savannah or the surrounding area
• Availability to work home games, select road games, and designated office hours
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality creative standards

Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator (knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plus)
• Knowledge of sports design trends and social media content styles
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and branding
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and game days
• Basic motion graphics or video editing experience is a plus
• Portfolio or samples of previous design work required

Compensation

This is a non-paid internship. School credit may be earned if applicable.