Internship - Apparel Design (M/F/d)

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: APPAREL DESIGN
- Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available Apparel Design intern roles, including but not limited to those described below:
ORIGINALS MEN

The Originals menswear team is small dynamic team that is delivering product to a global audience. We make lifestyle product that draws on inspiration from Music, Fashion, Travel, Sport and our Heritage from previous eras which is a shared passion within the team.

FOOTBALL APPAREL DESIGN

Be a part of the Football Apparel Design Team, seeking to create the look of football on
- and off-pitch from match
- to training wear. Working on a variety of product types, including apparel design, graphic design, color and material expertise through the lens of football culture. Concept and trend awareness with a pronounced interest on the performance side of the beautiful game how to evolve it.

RUNNING APPAREL DESIGN
- Apparel Design Team focusing on creating apparel for the best runners of the World We want to support our Athletes on their journey to success
- from major marathons & world champs all the way until the Olympics. Everything we create is based on the findings from science and innovation - from progressive materials, fast Fits
- to modern and futuristic garment - making technologies. Next to the athletes we also focus on creating cool, versatile, and comfy clothes for everyday runners. We want to equip every runner with stylish functional separates. If you are a running enthusiast
- you´ll love this Team

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS
- Support team in day-to-day tasks
- Assist and observe the entire design phase from concept creation of final product
- Gather relevant trend and consumer information for the product category
- Support with creation of seasonal design ideas and concepts
- Assist the Design Team in the creation of creative direction presentations, product designs, tech packs and material/innovation research
- Complete CAD revisions, color updates and technical packages
- Create prototypes and design samples to support seasonal concepts
- Participating and support during products’ fitting sessions
- Communicate with the cross-functional stakeholders such as Marketing and Development
- Uploading data into the internal software system

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH
- Student of Apparel Design, Sportswear/Performance Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design or similar
- Fluent in English (written & spoken)
- Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop programs preferably in a Mac environment
- Experience in working with 3D programs is a plus (CLO3D or similar)
- Strong storytelling abilities
- Good sketching and renderings skills to communicate concepts and ideas
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams and handle multiple tasks
- Previous design experience is a plus

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Employee discounts on products
- Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
- Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
- Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
- International intern community and work environment
- Regular development conversations as part of your role
- Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
- Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
- Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
- Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.350,00€, compulsory internship 1.780,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
- Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
- Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2026 - September 2026
- Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS
- Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025, 11:59 PM CET
- Start Date: March 1st, 2026
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS
- If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

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