What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Graphic Design & Production Intern position at Dragon Seats?
About Dragon Seats
Dragon Seats is the leading provider of climate-controlled benches and innovative sideline solutions. Trusted by the National Football League, NFL Member Clubs, the Southeastern Conference, the Big Ten Conference, dozens of top Power-4 college football programs, the PGA Tour, MLB and NCAA baseball bullpens and dugouts, and premium lifestyle environments. Dragon Seats is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has a 35-year track record of innovation around the sidelines. Its mission is to maximize player safety, performance, and comfort in all weather conditions, earning its reputation as the #1 Bench in Sports.
Position Overview
Dragon Seats is seeking a Sports Graphic Design & Production Intern to support the design, production, and installation of custom bench graphics throughout Summer 2026. Working directly alongside Dragon Seats' Graphics & Production team, this intern will gain hands-on experience producing graphics displayed on NFL sidelines, major college football venues, professional sports facilities, and nationally televised events. This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented candidate interested in sports branding, graphic production, and large-format printing who wants to see their work come to life in some of the most visible environments in sports.
Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Production
- Prepare and revise customer artwork for production
- Create and edit graphics using Adobe Creative Suite, Flexi, and VersaWorks
- Prepare print-ready files for large-format production
- Organize and maintain graphic templates, assets, and production files
Printing & Finishing
- Assist with printing, laminating, cutting, and finishing vinyl graphics
- Support quality control and production workflows
- Help maintain print equipment, materials, and workspace organization
Installation & Event Support
- Assist with the application and installation of bench graphics
- Support special projects, customer activations, and event-related graphic needs
- Assist service and operations teams with installations and logistics as needed
Professional Development
Interns will gain exposure to:
- Sports branding and visual identity systems
- Large-format graphic design and production
- Print workflows and production management
- Vinyl application and installation techniques
- Customer artwork and approval processes
- Manufacturing and operations environments
- Project management and production scheduling
Qualifications
Preferred majors include:
- Graphic Design
- Visual Communications
- Digital Design
- Digital Media
- Marketing Design
- Sports Media & Design
- Or related fields
Ideal candidates are:
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experienced with Flexi and/or VersaWorks
- Detail-oriented with a strong eye for design and production accuracy
- Interested in both creative design and hands-on production work
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects
- Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn
- Strong communicators who work well in a team setting
Preferred experience includes:
- Large-format printing and production
- Vinyl graphics, signage, or installation work
- Color management and print setup workflows
Internship Details
- Full-time, on-site internship
- Summer 2026 (flexible based on academic schedules)
- Located at Dragon Seats Headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio
- Opportunity to support NFL teams, major college athletic programs, conferences, and premier sporting events