2027 TFC Summer Internship, Creative Services

About the Role

The Freeman Company is offering a 10-week summer internship experience in Creative Services, from May 24th to July 30th, 2027. This program is for students interested in design, creative strategy, visual storytelling, or marketing, and offers the opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from industry professionals, build networks, and participate in professional development. Interns will work within Creative Services supporting either The Freeman Company, Sparks, or mdg brands, collaborating with designers, strategists, marketers, and other creative professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Your experience will vary based on your specific role, but may include:

• Contributing to real client, creative, design, and marketing projects.
• Collaborating with designers, strategists, marketers, and cross-functional teams.
• Supporting concept development, research, campaign planning, and presentations.
• Creating visual assets, layouts, renderings, presentations, or client deliverables.
• Understanding how strategy, design, and storytelling transform ideas into experiences.

Depending on your role and the company you support, you may contribute to:

• Creative & Strategic Design (TFC): Developing experiential design concepts and visual solutions.
• Environmental Design (Sparks & TFC): Bringing immersive environments to life through 3D modeling, rendering, drafting, and design presentations.
• Graphic Design (Sparks & TFC): Creating visual solutions for events and branded experiences through environmental graphics, production layouts, and visual storytelling.
• Account Services (mdg): Supporting client programs, integrated marketing campaigns, research, and campaign execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

This position follows an in-person schedule, working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of:

• Washington, DC
• Philadelphia, PA
• New York City, NY
• Orlando, FL

Specific tools and proficiencies depend on the role:

• Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator and Photoshop)
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Rhino
• Vectorworks
• V-Ray
• Vantage
• Enscape
• Microsoft Office
• Social media platforms
• Digital collaboration tools

Qualifications

We are looking for students who are:

• Completing their college degree or program between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Majoring in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Design Strategy, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related programs.
• Interested in experiential design, creative strategy, visual storytelling, marketing, or client services.
• Strong collaborators with creative thinking, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Proficient with the creative, design, marketing, or digital tools relevant to their internship area.

Program Benefits

As part of the TFC Summer Internship, interns receive:

• Hands-on experience supporting real business and event operations.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry.
• Professional development and learning experiences.
• Opportunities to network with Freeman leaders and industry professionals.
• Connection with a broader summer intern community.
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour