2026 Internship, Spring - Graphic Designer

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Purpose of this Internship

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Graphic Design Intern to join our creative and marketing team. This is a unique chance to create real work for a top-tier professional sports organization while sharpening your design skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll contribute directly to creative campaigns for our first team, second team, and Academy, gaining hands-on experience producing high-quality graphics across a variety of formats.            

This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).

Job Description

• Real-world experience inside a professional sports organization
• Deeper mastery of Adobe Creative Suite while working within established brand guidelines
• How to design compelling visuals that engage fans and elevate the gameday experience
• Cross-team collaboration with marketing, creative, and other departments
• Portfolio-ready projects produced under real deadlines
• How to tell powerful stories through sports-focused visual design

Qualifications

• A current junior or senior pursuing Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required, After Effects a plus)
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, color theory, and core design principles
• Able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Equipped with a portfolio showcasing your creative work
• Passionate about sports with familiarity of the New York Red Bulls and MLS considered a bonus

Additional Information

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.