INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - APPAREL DESIGN (M/F/D)

adidas; Herzogenaurach; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Mentorship program

LinkedIn Learning access

On-site gym & campus events

Job summary

adidas offers internship opportunities in Apparel Design across multiple categories. You will support the design team from concept to final product, participate in fittings, and help with CAD revisions and material research.

You should be a current full-time student in apparel or fashion design, proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac, with interest in 3D (CLO3D) and strong storytelling. The program includes on-site studio work in Herzogenaurach, 40% home office potential, mentorship,

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship.
• Penultimate year preferred; after the internship, you should have maximum one year to graduate.
• Availability for March 2027 – August 2027; relocation to Herzogenaurach for the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in day-to-day tasks.
• Assist and observe the entire design phase from concept creation to final product.
• Gather trend and consumer information for the product category.
• Assist in creating seasonal design ideas and concepts.
• Help with 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.
• Participate in products’ fitting sessions.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

3D design

Storytelling

Sketching

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Enrolled in Apparel/ Fashion Design program

Tools

CAD

Job description

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - 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 Creative Direction LA28
• 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 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

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..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.