Internship - 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 four available Apparel Design intern roles, including but not limited to those described below:

Sportswear Men

We are the Sportswear Men's Apparel Design team, and we are creating amazing modern and contemporary lifestyle products inspired by sports. If you are joining our team, you would be working closely together with the Design, Marketing and Product development team and get to know the dynamic of the product creation and design process. You would be part of our team for one complete Design season and have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the brand identity of the newly launched adidas Sportswear label.

Training Women

Within Women's Training, we are committed to helping our female consumer feel her best and achieve her fitness goals during HIIT, Yoga and Strength workouts. We work collaboratively as a cross-functional team with Product Managers, Developers and Pattern Makers to create the best product for our athletes and consumers. We enjoy combining our own personal gym experiences with insights gained from social media and athletes to create the most desirable products for her. In addition to the training apparel team, there is also the Center of Excellence design team who are dedicated to creating product excellence within bras and leggings.

Culture Collaborations & Partnerships

In our CC&P Design team, collaboration is key. Being the pinnacle of the adidas originals brand, generating brand heat and setting trends, we team up with creative partners, ranging from established brands to emerging talents. We believe that diversity in collaboration sparks innovation, and our teams work seamlessly to incorporate partner input into the design process.

Partnerships Sportswear & Training

The Partnerships team in Sportswear & Training develops innovative collections with influential designers, brands, and cultural icons. While rooted in cultural storytelling and creative sport expression, the team places strong emphasis on performance-driven design - ensuring that every collaborative product upholds adidas' standards in athletic functionality, comfort, and technical innovation.

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

Participate 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 English (written & spoken)

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 2,350.00€, compulsory internship 1,780.00€ (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 September 2026 – February 2027

Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

Key Facts

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM CET

Start Date: September 1st, 2026

Duration: 6 months

Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

Next Steps

To apply to the role, please submit your CV and your Design Portfolio. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know. Please apply in English. If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to complete a Design Task - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.