Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Internship
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Smart Summary
As an Intern in Graphic Design, you will assist with producing a variety of graphic design requests and work on design and production team-related assets in both print and digital formats. You will also stay connected with new design trends and participate in company-scheduled internship program activities.
This internship is geared towards college students pursuing a degree in graphic design or fine arts. Key requirements include experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), understanding of printing methods, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Graphic Design
Fine Art
Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Printing Methods
Communication Skills
Organization Skills
College Student
Internship Credit
Job Description
Are you a college student hoping to launch your career in creative design? As the Intern, Graphic Design, you will use and enhance the skills you’ve learned in pursuit of your major as you assist with producing a wide variety of graphic design requests. This internship provides an ideal training environment for a career in design or professional sports marketing! The Thunder’s in-house Marketing and Graphic Design department serves as an internal agency to support company-wide marketing strategies. As a department, we support needs across the organization for artwork and design, using established core brand and visual themes.
Spring internships begin January 12, 2026. The internship program provides practical work experience in a professional environment as well as supplemental program activities such as resume reviews, personal and professional development workshops and other events crafted to enrich the internship experience. We also offer perks such as paid downtown parking and tickets to a home game during the season!
In this role you will:
Design and production team-related assets in the print and digital spaces, including ads, sales collateral, animation, posters, digital graphics, invitations, etc
Assist with maintaining and establishing design department policies
Stay connected with new design trends, techniques and technology
Participate in company-scheduled internship program activities
Perform other duties as assigned
What you bring to the role:
Presently enrolled at an accredited college or university and approved by your school to receive internship credit
Students pursuing a degree in graphic design/fine art preferred
Possess an understanding of various printing methods and the steps by which digital artwork becomes a printed page
Experience using Creative Suite on the Macintosh platform working primarily in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong attention to detail and a calm and organized approach to targeted dates
Capable of working on multiple design projects in tandem, using strong organization skills
Excellent communication and listening skills
Hardworking and successful at working in a team environment
Additional details:
This paid internship is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager, Brand Design. Work schedule will occur during regular business hours and require a minimum of 12 hours per week but will not exceed 30 per week. Driver’s license and insurance required along with reliable transportation. Primary work location will be the Thunder corporate office located at Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
Please provide examples of your design work with your application.
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City's NBA team Website: okcthunder.com Facebook: facebook.com/okcthunder Twitter: @okcthunder Instagram: @okcthunder Pinterest: pinterest.com/okcthunder YouTube: youtube.com/okcthunder Founded in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder has developed into an NBA franchise with strong fan, corporate and community support throughout its home state and around the globe. Driven by a philosophy of teamwork and humility, the team stands at the pinnacle of a regional cultural renaissance and seeks to impact the state through its commitment to community outreach and involvement. On the court, the Thunder makes its home in Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City and prides itself on creating an environment that is fan-focused, family-friendly and community-oriented. Constantly striving to improve on-court performance, the team has adopted a philosophy of taking things “one game at a time” and steadily moving forward as one. Through its annual and ongoing community programs and additional outreach efforts, the Thunder directly impacts individuals and organizations throughout the state every day of the year. In all, the organization – including players, coaches and staff – works with hundreds of community partners every year, benefiting countless individuals. From schools to shelters, from building homes to honoring heroes, the Thunder impact on its community is as diverse as our community itself, with one common thread running through all that the team does: strengthening the state it calls home. For current job postings, visit: okcthunder.com/employment
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