Graphic Design Internship – East Bay Area Wildcats

Graphic Design Internship – Bay Area Wildcats & Branson Bulls Basketball Location: Remote / Bay Area, CA Type: Internship (Part-time, Flexible Hours) Pay: $1 per year (required placeholder; see note below) Schedule: 5–10 hours per week | Flexible start date About the Teams The Bay Area Wildcats is high-level youth and high school basketball program known for player development, elite competition, and community connection. We’re looking for a creative, ambitious graphic design intern to help elevate our visual presence — someone who wants to build a standout portfolio and gain real experience working with active sports brands. What You’ll Work On You’ll help shape the visual identity of two dynamic basketball programs while learning to manage a wide range of real-world design projects, including: • Social Media Graphics: Game day posts, player spotlights, recruiting highlights, tournament promotions, and storytelling visuals • Apparel & Merch Design: Uniform mockups, T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and special edition drops • Branding Projects: Updating logos, typography, and style guides for consistency across platforms • Event Campaigns: Flyers, digital posters, and social media content for tournaments, team events, and community outreach • Web & Digital Design: Website banners, email headers, and online store graphics • Creative Experiments: Pitch and design your own campaign ideas — we encourage creativity and personal style What You’ll Gain • A diverse, professional portfolio that includes social, apparel, branding, and event design • Hands-on collaboration with real basketball teams and media professionals • Mentorship from experienced coaches and brand builders • Opportunities to have your work featured on official team accounts, gear, and events • A strong reference or letter of recommendation • Potential for future paid freelance or contract work based on performance Ideal Candidate We’re open to both college students and self-taught designers who are serious about growing their craft. You’re a great fit if you: • Have a strong sense of design, layout, and visual storytelling • Know your way around Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma • Are organized, detail-oriented, and creative under pressure • Love sports culture — especially basketball, sneakers, and streetwear • Have a growth mindset and are eager to learn new styles and tools • Bonus: Experience with video editing, motion graphics, or Reels/TikToks Schedule & Commitment • 5–10 hours per week (remote or local) • Flexible schedule — ideal for students or creatives balancing other work • Internship runs 3–6 months (with option to extend or transition into paid work) How to Apply Submit the following: • Resume or short background (tell us a little about you!) • Portfolio link or samples (school projects, freelance work, or personal designs are all welcome) • A brief note on why you’d love to design for basketball teams Job Type: Internship Base Pay: $1.00 per year Work Location: Remote