2027 TFC Summer Internship, Creative Services

About the Role

The Freeman Company is seeking students for a 10-week summer internship in Creative Services, running from May 24th to July 30th, 2027. This program offers hands-on experience contributing to real projects, learning from industry professionals, building your network, and participating in professional development. Interns will work within one of the following industry-leading brands: The Freeman Company, Sparks, or mdg.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Contribute to real client, creative, design, and marketing projects.
• Collaborate with designers, strategists, marketers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support concept development, research, campaign planning, and presentations.
• Create visual assets, layouts, renderings, presentations, or client deliverables.
• Observe how strategy, design, and storytelling transform ideas into experiences.

Role Specific Focus Areas

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

Requirements & Tech Stack

The Creative Services internship requires an in-person, full-time schedule, working in-office and/or show-site in:

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

Tools and Technologies (depending on role)

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

Qualifications

We are looking for creative, curious, and collaborative students excited to turn ideas into meaningful experiences. Ideal candidates are:

• Completing their college degree or program between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Pursuing majors 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.
• Possess strong collaboration skills, creative thinking, communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability.
• 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

• 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