Position Title: Graphic Design Intern
Department: Creative
Reports to: Graphic Design Manager
FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Program Period: October – End of 2026-27 Sacramento Kings Season
Job Summary: Are you a creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling? We're seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our dynamic team and contribute to our creative projects. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our creative endeavors and helping bring our brand to life.
Key Responsibilities Areas:
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Update game day creative assets across digital, social, print, and in-arena platforms.
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Design promotional giveaways, fan engagement materials, and creative assets for theme nights and marketing campaigns.
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Create and adapt branding assets for the Stockton Kings.
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Prepare advertising materials for Golden 1 Center and other marketing channels.
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Collaborate with the Creative team to develop and produce print and digital creative from concept to final delivery.
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Prepare production-ready files while ensuring brand consistency and quality across all assets.
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Contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns, events, and fan engagement initiatives.
Qualifications:
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Portfolio required for consideration
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Currently an upcoming College Senior preparing to graduate or possess a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) with a strong understanding of design fundamentals. Familiarity with Figma is a plus.
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Familiarity with the sports industry and marketing a team or brand is preferred.
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Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills; able to apply creative feedback effectively.
To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:
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Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
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Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
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Able to work up to 25 hours per week
Interns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.
Skills Required
- Portfolio
- Currently enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months; upcoming college senior or Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Familiarity with Figma
- Familiarity with the sports industry and marketing a team or brand
- Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills; able to apply creative feedback effectively
- Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
- Able to work up to 25 hours per week
What We Do
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1923, the franchise is one of the oldest in the league. Its primary business operations include the ownership and operation of the professional sports team, the promotion of athletic events, and the sale of official apparel and gear through online and physical stores.








