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Detroit Pistons · 1 day ago

Motion Design Intern - Summer 2026

Detroit, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Detroit Pistons is dedicated to serving and uplifting the community, and they are seeking a Motion Design Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will create motion graphics for various marketing and production needs while collaborating with different departments across the organization.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteMotion DesignGraphic DesignVisual CommunicationsCommunication Skills

Required

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