Seasonal Intern, Social Media, Content, & Digital Graphic Designer at New York Jets

The New York Jets Creative Team is looking for a social-first, design-obsessed creative to support the day-to-day visual needs of our Social Media, Content, and Marketing teams. Reporting to the Manager of Creative, this designer will help concept and execute dynamic, high-impact visuals that capture attention, capitalize on trends, and elevate our brand across all digital platforms. obsessed creative to support the day to day visual needs of our Social Media, Content, and Marketing teams. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Creative, this designer will help concept and execute dynamic, high impact visuals that capture attention We’re searching for someone who is excited to learn in a fast-paced NFL creative environment, thrives in a collaborative setting, and brings a sharp understanding of how fans consume creative in today’s fast-moving social landscape. moving social landscape. Key Responsibilities • Partner with the Creative, Social, and Content teams to ideate and execute design projects aligned with the New York Jets brand and current digital best practices. • Create unique and engaging graphics that drive engagement and bring Jets brand to life. (I.E, native platform posts, YouTube thumbnails, video cover gfx, breaking news announcements). • Contribute and collaborate on a day-to-day basis with our content and social teams. • Apply an understanding of KPIs to evolve creative output based on performance insights. • Stay flexible and responsive to shifting priorities, turning around high-quality work under tight deadlines. quality work under tight deadlines • Support creative needs during Jets games, events, breaking news, and other real-time content moments (including nights/weekends as needed). time content moments (including nights/weekends as needed) Key Requirements • 1–3 years of design experience, including college coursework or internship work. • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); working knowledge of After Effects is a plus. • Experience designing for platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and Web. • A digital portfolio showcasing strong design fundamentals, visual storytelling, and social-first creativity. • Background in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related experience. • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Core Strengths • A strong eye for composition, color, typography, design elements and trends in the social ecosystem. • Ability to craft visuals that feel native to each platform while elevating the Jets brand. • Excellent storytelling instincts and passion for sports and internet culture. • Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback. • Proven ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and deliver under pressure. • Experience in professional or collegiate sports is a plus. The salary range for this role: USD $16.00 per hour, depending on the specific qualifications of the successful candidate.  Company benefit programs for seasonal employees include: robust medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan participation (after 1000 hours + one year of service) with company-match; PTO, sick time. GENERAL INFORMATION A background check will be conducted prior to the start of the position. The New York Jets are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, marital status, civil union status, and domestic partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  The New York Jets are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.