Nike Inc Internship Product Design & Creation

NIKE; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc is seeking a Product Design & Creation Intern to join our EMEA Headquarters. You’ll work across footwear and apparel projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of sport-inspired products for the EMEA marketplace.

The role offers a bespoke internship experience in a hybrid setting, with three days on the Nike Inc EHQ Campus in Hilversum and two days remote. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and fluent in English, with a passion for creativity and sport.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time degree program in a related design field.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Curious about AI and emerging technologies, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in footwear and apparel product design from concept to launch.
• Contribute insights from consumer, athlete, and marketplace perspectives.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Development and Merchandising teams.
• Support product presentations, samples reviews and decision-making tools.
• Explore new materials and processes to drive product innovation.

Skills

Product design

English fluency

Teamwork

AI curiosity

Education

Bachelors or Masters

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike Inc’s EMEA Headquarters, where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our three iconic brands; Nike, Jordan and Converse. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation, and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show a willingness to learn, and embrace ambiguity. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of our business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree/or equivalent in Product Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Textiles, Fashion Management, or a related field
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Foster effective teamwork, act with courage, embraces change, and continuously growing through feedback, reflection and an athlete mindset
• Demonstrate curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly
• Passionate about creativity, design, sport, and culture

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST

• Be enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship at a university or higher education institution
• Be available for a full-time, six-month internship, starting on 1 February 2027
• Be able to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week at our Nike Inc EHQ Campus (Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum, Netherlands) and two days from home
• You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality OR You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As a Product Design & Creation Intern, you'll help bring innovative products and experiences to life for athletes* and consumers. Internship opportunities are available across Product Design and Product Creation, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of footwear and apparel for the EMEA marketplace.

• Support the design and creation of footwear and apparel products, from concept to launch
• Contribute consumer, athlete*, and marketplace insights to inform product opportunities and seasonal strategies
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Development, and Merchandising teams throughout the product creation process
• Support product presentations, sample reviews, and other tools that enable effective decision-making
• Explore new ideas, materials, and processes that enhance product innovation and consumer experiences

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

• Bespoke internship program activities designed to build skills through meaningful work, dedicated learning opportunities, and meaningful connections
• Being part of a diverse cohort of interns that will expand your network through social, cultural, sporting, and professional development events
• The Nike Inc EHQ Campus, where innovation, creativity, and sport shape how teams work every day, with access to on-site fitness facilities
• Work in a hybrid environment that combines in-person collaboration and community with the flexibility of working from home

USEFUL INFORMATION

START DATE: 1 February 2027

DURATION: 6 months

Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout November.

Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to. If your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for that position.