San Francisco, USA Sep 2017 – May 2018 (2 semesters) Visual & Marketing Design Intern (Communications)

Decathlon USA — Visual & Marketing Design

Sole designer in the Marketing (Communications) team for the San Francisco grand opening campaign.

I owned all visual design needs—helping drive awareness and engagement for Decathlon’s new San Francisco store through clear, high-impact marketing collateral.

Team
Marketing · Communications
Capacity
Sole Visual Designer
Focus
Brand marketing · Launch support
Location
San Francisco, CA

Highlights

Created end-to-end assets for the SF grand opening push, from concept through delivery.
Standardized visual language across newsletters, coupons, infographics, and social media.
Designed a Snapchat geofilter to boost on-site and neighborhood awareness.
Built press kits & intro decks that helped partners and media understand the brand quickly.
Operated in a fast, hands-on environment, balancing speed, clarity, and brand consistency.

Deliverables

Newsletters Coupons Infographics Social assets Snapchat Geofilter Company intro deck Press kit Misc. campaign materials

Outcome. The work supported outreach and launch communications, engaging local customers and clearly introducing the Decathlon brand during the grand-opening period.

What I took away: a stronger marketing toolkit, the discipline to systematize visuals quickly, and the ability to communicate value clearly under tight timelines.

Marketing Email Design

Responsive email templates for Decathlon USA’s debut.

One of my very first projects at Decathlon USA: I designed responsive email templates that announced the U.S. launch while showcasing products. Templates were delivered to a developer in France and optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Highlights

Designed consistent templates optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Balanced product promotion with launch announcement.
Delivered production-ready files to international dev team.

Deliverables

Desktop version Tablet version Mobile version Responsive templates

Outcome. Helped widely spread news of Decathlon’s U.S. debut with responsive, user-friendly design.

Sharpened responsive design skills and cross-team collaboration.

Flyers

Illustrated flyers introducing Decathlon products to customers.

Highlights

Worked with the Content Manager to produce engaging flyers with clear messaging.
Designed custom illustrations to create a friendly, approachable tone.
Flyers were distributed to online purchasers as a post-purchase touchpoint.

Deliverables

Illustration design Flyer layouts Customer engagement material

Outcome. Helped introduce Decathlon products with engaging, illustration-driven design, strengthening the brand connection with new customers.

This project refined my illustration-based design approach and collaboration with content teams.

Social Media

Social media is a huge part of gathering customers in today’s society. Social media is a huge part of communicating and gathering customers in today’s society. I created many attractive designs for Decathlon USA’s Facebook and Instagram platforms such as this informational poster.

 

Stickers

Stickers were designed according to special days or occasions such as Earth Day or Decathlon USA’s Grand Opening. These stickers that I designed were used as giveaways at public events and by doing so, the Marketing Team hoped that the stickers would help advertise Decathlon’s name throughout America.

My Reflection

Personal growth and gratitude during my Decathlon USA internship

My internship at Decathlon USA served as a significant milestone in my career journey, marking my initial foray into the professional world. I am immensely thankful for the opportunity to work with such a renowned and thriving company. The individuals at Decathlon USA were undoubtedly one of the highlights of my experience, providing unwavering support and fostering a sense of camaraderie both within the workplace and beyond.

Participating in Decathlon's official entry into the American market was an unforgettable experience, contributing to a profound sense of gratitude and fulfillment. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have played a role in this significant milestone for Decathlon, and the memories created during this time will forever hold a special place in my heart.

This reflection captures both my professional growth and the personal connections that made this internship invaluable.

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