2027 Graphic Design Intern
The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.
About this role:
The USGA is offering a full-time, paid internship to highly motivated and committed designer wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional creative experience in the fast-paced, results-driven world of the golf.
What you'll do:
- Assist in the creation of graphics and creative to be posted across all USGA platforms
- Support in the creation of various digital and print assets
- Support creative and design deliverables across USGA departments
Where you'll be:
This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day.
Pay: $20.00/hr., subject to applicable overtime laws.
Internship Dates: Starting in early 2027, for a duration of up to one year.
What you bring:
- Proficiency in Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Ability to effectively translate and evolve creative from an existing style guide
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Strong professional demeanor
- The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, there is potential for extended evening, weekend work hours for USGA Championships (onsite and remote); may have to work occasional holidays
- Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the New Jersey area
REQUIRED: Please submit a link to your portfolio when applying. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Experience & Education:
- Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree, preferably in Graphic Design/Visual Communications
- Experience with Mac and digital photography
- Experience in the sports industry is preferred