ROLE OVERVIEW
The Graphic Designer Intern creates visual assets for Inside The Hashes across all platforms, including recruiting commitment graphics, player cards, TikTok and YouTube thumbnails, social media templates, and branded content. Your work is the first thing people see when they scroll past ITH content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design recruiting commitment graphics for high school and college players in ITH’s network
- Create thumbnails for all YouTube and TikTok content — must be click-worthy and on-brand
- Develop player quote cards and social media graphics for Twitter/X and Instagram
- Maintain consistent ITH brand standards — orange, black, white color palette, ITH logo
- Design promotional graphics for events, podcast episodes, and special announcements
- Build and maintain a template library for recurring content types
- Deliver final assets in the correct format and resolution for each platform
QUALIFICATIONS — REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva Pro
- Strong eye for typography, layout, and sports-oriented design
- Portfolio of prior graphic design work required
- Understanding of social media image and video dimensions for each platform
- Ability to receive and implement feedback quickly
- Football knowledge — you need to understand the culture to design for it
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Able to receive academic credit for the internship through your institution
- Strong work ethic, reliable, and deadline-driven
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting
- Passionate about football — high school, college, and NFL
- Professional communication skills — Slack and email primarily
- Must download and use Slack and Notion for team communication
QUALIFICATIONS — PREFERRED
- Experience designing sports graphics or recruiting content
- Motion graphics experience — After Effects or similar
- Familiarity with ITH’s existing brand assets
ABOUT INSIDE THE HASHES
Inside The Hashes LLC is a nationally recognized football media company covering the sport at every level — high school, college, NFL Draft, and the pros — since 2018. We have conducted 400+ player interviews, including 95+ current NFL players and 46 current college players. We have been credentialed at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, NFL Combine, Elite 11 Finals, IMG Academy, Navy All-American Bowl, OT7 Nationals, and the Corky Kell Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Former ITH contributors have gone on to work at major news networks, sports outlets, and ESPN. This internship offers real credentials, real published work, and real access to professional football.
This is an unpaid internship position. The intern is the primary beneficiary of this relationship. All work performed is educational in nature and designed to complement the intern’s academic training. Interns work under direct supervision and do not displace paid employees. College credit facilitation is available through your institution