ADIDAS INTERNSHIP - MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT - PERFORMANCE APPAREL (M/F/D) Based in Germany

University of the Arts London; Herzogenaurach; Hybride; EUR 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discounts

On-campus events

LinkedIn Learning access

Mentorship program

International intern community

On-site gym (25€/month)

Flexible working (40% home office)

Résumé du poste

Adidas invites a student to join the Materials Development – Performance Apparel internship in Germany. The role offers hands-on experience, supporting the materials team with supplier coordination, material exploration, and presentations, while handling administrative tasks like fabric library upkeep.

Eligible students should study Textile Engineering/Management, show strong English, MS Office, and basic graphic skills; a sustainability interest helps.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language skills (written & spoken).
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Knowledge of graphic programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator helpful.
• Good textile technology knowledge; basic materials and costing understanding.

Responsabilités

• Support apparel materials development with suppliers and materials research.
• Create material boards and maintain fabric library.
• Assist on current projects and own tasks.
• Support sustainability initiatives in materials.

Connaissances

Fluent English

MS Office

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Textile technology

Sustainability interest

Team player

Attention to detail

Formation

Textile Engineering / Textile Management knowledge

Outils

Photoshop

Illustrator

Description du poste

ADIDAS INTERNSHIP – MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT – PERFORMANCE APPAREL (M/F/D) Based in Germany

Salary non-compulsory internship 2.470,00€, compulsory internship 1.930,00€

Hours 39 hours a week

Closing Date 31 October 2026

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

• Get to know and support the responsibilities of an apparel materials developer at adidas
• Assist the material development team in daily business such as developing new material with our suppliers, researching on new and existing materials technologies, preparing of material presentations, but as well with administrative tasks like creating material boards, maintaining the fabric library, etc.
• Support the materials development team on current projects and own individual projects as assigned
• Support innovation projects and initiatives in the area of sustainable materials

What will the internship offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you? E.g. skills they could learn/develop and experience they could gain.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT – PERFORMANCE APPAREL

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

In our Materials Development team we take care of various business categories, and we work very closely with our cross-functional partners such as design, costing, sourcing and the suppliers to develop seasonal newness in fabrics, trims and all over prints. The beauty of our jobs is that we are the experts in our area of expertise and support the team with our experience in the material development process. We love to challenge the status quo.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

• Get to know and support the responsibilities of an apparel materials developer at adidas
• Assist the material development team in daily business such as developing new material with our suppliers, researching on new and existing materials technologies, preparing of material presentations, but as well with administrative tasks like creating material boards, maintaining the fabric library, etc.
• Support the materials development team on current projects and own individual projects as assigned
• Support innovation projects and initiatives in the area of sustainable materials

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

Student of Textile Engineering, Textile Management, Textile Technology, Materials or similar Fluent English language skills (written & spoken) Strong MS office skills Ideally knowledge of graphic programs such as Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Good textile technology skills; basic understanding of materials and costing Interest in sustainability Highly motivated team player who enjoys working in an international team Attention to details

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

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.