Graphic Design Intern -- Immediate, Spring, Summer 2027
Lake Erie Crushers
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Avon, Ohio, United States
College Credit
The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team based at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, 18 miles west of Cleveland. The Crushers compete in the National Association of Professional Baseball, a proud Major League Baseball Partner League, and have brought a family-friendly, fan-oriented experience to Northeast Ohio since 2009. As Lorain County’s only professional sports franchise, the Lake Erie Crushers are the largest economic driver in Lorain County, hosting more than 200 events per year that include over 50 baseball games, concerts, charity functions, and other events that bring the community together. Len Komoroski is the Crushers Chairman and Managing Partner, and the team is led by President Vic Gregovits. Jared Lemieux, a Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, is in his fourth season as field manager.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
- Create graphics for social media, marketing, event promotions and other design needs to support the marketing, promotions, ticket and partnership sales of Lake Erie Crushers baseball games and ForeFront Field.
- Design digital content aligned with marketing campaigns and brand identity.
- Develop templates and visual assets for recurring content.
- Support both print and digital design projects.
- Stay updated on design trends and suggest new ideas.
- Deliver designs on time while maintaining brand standards.
Candidate Skill Set Professional with the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate degree) who requires internship credit as part of an academic program. Internship perimeters to be based on school requirements.
- Strong copywriting and storytelling skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Soft Skills: Time management, organizational skills, communication, empathy, persuasion, attention to detail, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, responsibility, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
- Technical Skills: Graphic design (experience with tools like Adobe Creative Suite preferred), digital literacy, visual communication, event planning, and marketing. Photography, videography, and video editing a plus. Canva is the primary internal design tool used at the Crushers.
What Interns Can Gain from This Experience:
This internship offers a well-rounded experience that combines practical skills with a focus on creative storytelling, integrated marketing across multiple platforms, and marketing initiatives to drive revenue in a sports and entertainment environment. It’s a great opportunity to grow both personally and professionally including skills in:
- Building a strong portfolio with content that will have strong market visibility.
- Developing creative campaigns from scratch.
- Implementing creative brand initiatives across multiple mediums.
- The concept and execution of creative social media campaigns that connect fans with a community brand.
- Technical skills: graphic design, digital literacy, visual communication, marketing.
Important Notifications
Pay: Internship must be used to achieve college credit based on your school requirements. Unpaid.
Schedule: 10-20 hours per week.
Location: ForeFront Field; Avon, Ohio
Timeline: Internships available immediately as well as for the Spring and Summer Semesters.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.