INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - FOOTWEAR DEVELOPMENT (M/F/D)

Dshs Koeln; Herzogenaurach; Hybrid; EUR 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly gross allowance - non-compuls.

Monthly gross allowance - compulsory

40% home office possible

Zusammenfassung

adidas invites motivated students to apply for a 6-month Internship in Footwear Development at the Herzogenaurach headquarters. The program includes diverse responsibilities from admin support to hands-on product development, with collaboration across marketing, design, and factories.

We offer a structured learning environment, mentorship, and opportunities for on-campus events. The role requires relocation to Herzogenaurach for the complete duration and the ability to participate in a hybrid

Qualifikationen

• Fluent English in written and spoken form.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of materials and costing.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or 3D creation software is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and passion for footwear products.

Aufgaben

• Assist the development team with daily tasks such as calendar maintenance, data entry and presentations.
• Support product development processes including style creation, prototypes, testing and costing.
• Coordinate with factories, liaison offices, marketing, design and innovation teams.
• Contribute to own projects and manage small ranges as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Attention to details

Basic understanding of materials and成本

Passion for product categories

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D creation software

Jobbeschreibung

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - FOOTWEAR DEVELOPMENT (M/F/D)

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: FOOTWEAR DEVELOPMENTadidas 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 processApplications to this opportunity are considered for all three available intern roles within one of the following areas:Footwear Development LifestyleFootwear Development Sports PerformanceFootwear Material Development Sports PerformanceWe’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. With passion woven into every stitch, our teams ensure that each product embodies excellence. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making and close collaboration with our Marketing and Design teams. Together, we create products that exceed expectations.Therefore, we all share an infinite imagination and a critical eye for details and costs. If you are someone who already has the final product in mind when you see the first ideas, you should join us and together, we’ll turn concepts into precision-crafted masterpieces that inspire athletes and fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

Get to know the responsibilities of a footwear developer at adidas

• Assist the development team in daily business and administrative tasks e.g., calendar maintenance, data entry, preparation of presentations, building of material boards, maintenance of the fabric library, meeting/workshop facilitation and documentation etc.
• Support the product development team with specific parts of the product development process such as style creation, prototypes & testing, organization of fittings, comment creation, costing and sample management (including testing), benchmark studies
• Work closely with key partners such as Factories, Liaison Offices, Marketing, Design, Innovation
• Support the development team on current projects and work on own individual projects as assigned e.g., handling small ranges

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

• Students of Footwear Engineering, Product Development, Biomechanics, Manufacturing, Sports science/Sports Technology and similar.
• Passion for the respective product categories
• Fluent English language skills (written & spoken)
• Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel & PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and/or 3D creation software are beneficial.
• Attention to details
• Basic understanding of materials and costing

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)