Graphic Design Intern

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.

Job Description:

COTA is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented team player to assist the marketing team in creating visually compelling graphics that align with our brand and engage our audience. This role involves working on a variety of projects, including promotional materials, social media graphics, event signage, and more. This is a part-time, onsite role. 

Requirements

Requirements & Essential Functions:

• Assist in creating assets for print and digital media, including brochures, flyers, posters, banners, social media graphics, and email campaigns 
• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines 
• Work with graphic designers to brainstorm and develop new creative ideas and campaigns 
• Update promotional and social graphics as needed, and prepare files for print production 
• Support graphic designers with photo editing, image selection, and file organization 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
• weaknesses of others.
• Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve bottom line performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.
• Ability to make tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization.
• Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
• Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
• Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and organization skills 
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills are a must 
• Ability to take direction and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or related field 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work and design skills 
• Excellent visual design skills with an understanding of typography, color theory and layout principles

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.