Internship - Material Development - Performance Apparel

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Herzogenaurach; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on products

LinkedIn Learning access

adidas Learning Portal

Mentorship programme

International intern community

Employee development conversations

On-site gym

Job summary

adidas in Herzogenaurach is offering a paid internship in the Materials Development team. You will support an apparel materials developer, work with design, costing, sourcing and suppliers, and contribute to sustainable material initiatives.

You will engage in daily tasks, develop new materials and prepare presentations, while learning in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires studying Textile Engineering or related fields, fluent English, strong MS Office skills, and a

Qualifications

• Must be a student in Textile fields or related with full-time enrollment for the internship duration.
• Strong English written and spoken skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily material development tasks with suppliers and teams.
• Prepare material presentations and maintain the fabric library.
• Support sustainability initiatives and research new materials.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners on projects and timelines.
• Own assigned projects and contribute to innovation efforts.

Skills

MS Office

Team player

Attention to detail

Sustainability interest

English communication

Research skills

Material technology knowledge

Education

Textile Engineering

Textile Management

Textile Technology

Materials

Full-time student or gap year between degrees

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

The Materials Development team manages various business categories and works closely with cross-functional partners such as design, costing, sourcing and suppliers to develop seasonal newness in fabrics, trims and all-over prints. The team acts as the expert in the material development process and supports the wider business with that experience, challenging the status quo. The internship supports an apparel materials developer and the material development team in daily business, current projects and innovation initiatives, including work on sustainable materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Get to know and support the responsibilities of an apparel materials developer at adidas.
• Assist the material development team in daily business, including developing new materials with suppliers and researching new and existing material technologies.
• Prepare material presentations for the team.
• Carry out administrative tasks such as creating material boards and maintaining the fabric library.
• Support the materials development team on current projects.
• Own individual projects as assigned.
• Support innovation projects and initiatives in the area of sustainable materials.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Student of Textile Engineering, Textile Management, Textile Technology, Materials or a similar field.
• Fluent English language skills, written and spoken.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Good textile technology skills and a basic understanding of materials and costing.
• Interest in sustainability.
• Highly motivated team player who enjoys working in an international team.
• Attention to detail.
• Enrolled as a full‑time student for the complete duration of the internship, or in the gap year between a Bachelor's and a Master's degree (the gap year regulation applies only to EU citizens due to working permit regulations).
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 to August 2027.
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of graphic programs such as Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Candidates in the penultimate year of study.

Workplace

• Based at the adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach, near Nuremberg.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, with up to 40% home office possible.

Salary

• Monthly gross allowance of €2,470.00 for a non‑compulsory internship.
• Monthly gross allowance of €1,930.00 for a compulsory internship (the difference is due to different taxation; net pay is the same).

Benefits & Perks

• Employee discounts on products.
• Chances to attend and take part in on‑campus events and sponsored adidas events and games.
• Structured training and development, with access to LinkedIn Learning, language training and the adidas Learning Portal.
• Possibility to join a mentorship programme, networking opportunities and employee resource groups.
• International intern community and work environment.
• Regular development conversations as part of the role.
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafés, reflection rooms and sport facilities, including an on‑site gym (€25/month).
• Company sports programme including classes and events focusing on sport and mental health.

The Application Process

Applications are submitted in English by CV; a motivation letter is not required, although candidates may add anything they wish to say. Candidates who are considered a match are invited to a video interview and are fully briefed on it in advance.

1. Submit a CV in English.
2. A motivation letter is not required, but candidates may share anything they wish to add.
3. Candidates who are a match are invited to a video interview and are fully briefed on the process.

About the Company

Through sport, adidas believes it has the power to change lives.