Visual Design Intern

You could be part of the excitement at the Sacramento Kings. Our internship program will contribute to your education and to your professional growth and development.  Our program has a rich combination of learning and networking activities that will make your term impactful, beneficial, and yes, FUN!

Interns may be responsible for any relocation and/or housing expenses.

Title: Visual Design Intern

Department: Creative

Reports To: Interactive Visual Designer

FLSA Status: Part Time, Non- Exempt
 

Kings University starts October 2025, and runs through the 25-26 season!       

Job Summary: The Visual Design Intern works within the Kings Creative department and partners with our Team Store Merchandising, Marketing, Digital and Business Intelligence teams to execute robust design solutions, as well as assisting the Visual Designers on various digital experiences and technology-led initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Visual Design team to support their initiatives, bringing your unique perspective and creativity to the table.

• Assists the Kings Team Store creative team with original design solutions for the Retail Marketing calendar including promotions and campaign development.

• Collaborates with the visual design team on the production of retail seasonal stories, product launch campaigns and shopping promotions, plus integrating with other creative team efforts from time-to-time.

• Supports the retail, creative and marketing teams by distilling content from key stakeholders into digital design solutions and works to ensure consistent execution.

• Assists on social media design and content needs for the Kings Team Store channels.

• Assists the creative and retail marketing departments with design production needs that create an effective store environment that will attract customers with visual appeal.

• Assists on photoshoots with file ingest and product population.

Qualifications:

• Currently a college senior preparing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in visual, graphic or web design, UI/UX, or related field.

• Exhibit exceptional skills in the Adobe Creative Suite programs and familiarity with Figma Design systems a plus.

• Previous experience working in an advertising agency or an in-house creative department is a valuable asset.

• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage projects as assigned, multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Bring a creative, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset to your work.

• ability to conceptualize design solutions and execute in the digital landscape, with emphasis on ecommerce strategies and methodologies.

• Knowledge of sports design and retail brands with a strong ecommerce presence preferred.

• Knowledge of project management tools and concepts preferred.

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months

• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office

• Able to work up to 25 hours per week

Interns will be compensated $16.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.

The Sacramento Kings Organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital/familial status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  The Sacramento Kings organization also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.