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

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Adidas offers a six-month, on-site Apparel Design internship at Herzogenaurach with four tracks: Sportswear Men, Training Women, Culture Collaborations & Partnerships, and Partnerships Sportswear & Training. You’ll work with Design, Marketing and Product Development through the full design cycle from concept to tech packs and prototypes, while gaining trend and consumer insights. Ideal candidates are students in Apparel, Fashion or Textile Design in penultimate year, fluent in English, proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac, with strong sketching and storytelling; CLO3D is a plus and relocation is required. Apply with CV and portfolio by March 15, 2026; if shortlisted you’ll complete a design task. Tips: tailor your portfolio to end-to-end development and cross-functional collaboration, and highlight readiness for Sep 2026 and the 40% home office option.

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
• 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 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 an 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.