About Us:
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary:
TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th, 2027
Are you a student interested in design, creative strategy, visual storytelling, or marketing and curious about how creative ideas become memorable brand experiences? Join The Freeman Company for a 10-week summer internship experience where you'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. Working in Creative Services, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our industry-leading brands: The Freeman Company, Sparks, or mdg. You'll collaborate with designers, strategists, marketers, and other creative professionals while gaining exposure to real client work.
Depending On Your Role And Company, You May Support Creative & Strategic Design (TFC): Develop experiential design concepts and visual solutions. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
Environmental Design (Sparks): Bring immersive environments to life through 3D modeling, rendering, drafting, and design presentations. Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, V-Ray, Vantage, and Enscape
Graphic Design (Sparks): Create visual solutions for events and branded experiences through environmental graphics, production layouts, and visual storytelling. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
Account Services (mdg): Support client programs, integrated marketing campaigns, research, and campaign execution. Experience with Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and digital collaboration tools
This Position Will Support Creative Services (Sparks And Mdg) Teams. The Position Follows An In-person Schedule Working Full-time In-office And/or Show-site Based Out Of
Locations Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
New York City, NY
Orlando, FL
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
A Day in the Life in Creative Services 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
See how strategy, design, and storytelling transform ideas into experiences
Education & Experience:
What We're Looking For We're looking for students who are creative, curious, collaborative, and excited to turn ideas into meaningful experiences. Ideal candidates are:
Completing their college degree or program between December 2027 and May 2028
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
Strong collaborators with creative thinking, communication, problem-solving, 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
What We Offer:
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
Diversity Commitment At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.