Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available Apparel Design intern roles, including but not limited to those described below: TRAINING MENS APPAREL Men’s Training- We focus on creating credible training products for all fitness levels, from beginners to competitive athletes. We do this by integrating athlete and training community insights with garment and fabric technology. Our training insights come from working with training partners such as Les Mills and various CrossFit and Hyrox athletes. The training range creates products emphasizing power, intensity, motion and workout Essentials. We value collaboration. Our design team collaborates closely with marketing and development to create great workout apparel answering athlete and consumer needs. WOMEN’S SPORTSWEAR DESIGN Join our women’s sportswear design team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and creative environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, graphics, color, and development, to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of design. We seek passionate fashion designers with a strong sense of innovation and trend awareness, ready to embrace emerging technologies and expand their skillset. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of sportswear for a modern lifestyle. FOOTBALL APPAREL DESIGN Be a part of the Football Apparel Design Team, seeking to create the look of football on- and off-pitch from match- to training wear. Working on a variety of product types, including apparel design, graphic design, color and material expertise through the lens of football culture. Concept and trend awareness with a pronounced interest on the performance side of the beautiful game how to evolve it. 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 KEY FACTS Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET Start Date: September 1st, 2025 Duration: 6 months Location: Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) Requirements 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 2025 – March 2026 Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 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 Benefits WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Employee discounts on products Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored 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 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)