INTERNSHIP - APPAREL DESIGN (M/F/D)

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: APPAREL DESIGN

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

• We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process

Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available intern roles within one of the following areas:

• Apparel Design Lifestyle
• Apparel Design Football
• Apparel Design Motorsports
• Apparel Design Specialist Sports
• Apparel Design Training

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 2.470,00€, compulsory internship 1.930,00€ (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)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 – August 2027
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: March 1st, 2027
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV and Design Portfolio. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know. 
• Please apply in English.
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a Design Task - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this. 

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.