Motion Design Intern - Summer 2026

Description

Are you interested in joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower our community!

Our Summer 2026 Internship Program is a 10-week program crafted to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits. 

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you! 

What you’ll be doing

• Creating motion graphics for marketing, production, social media, and in-arena video boards.
• Facilitating project requests from departments across the Pistons Organization, including Partnerships, Marketing, Game Presentation, Retail, HR, and others.
• Collaborating across brand marketing verticals on design and activation strategies.
• Assist with 26-27 brand campaign visual identity development.

Requirements

• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Motion Design, or a related field. 
• A strong portfolio that shows refined design skills, inspired creative vision, solid technical acumen, and demonstrated understanding of graphic and motion design. 
• Enthusiastic designer who is passionate about both their design craft and the sports and entertainment industry 
• Proficient in — Adobe Creative Suite, i.e. After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maxon Suite, i.e. Cinema 4d, Red Giant, Redshift etc.
• Must be flexible and eager to learn with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. 
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.      
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center and Little Caesars Arena.
• Must be able to provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.