adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry with the core brands adidas and Reebok, headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany. We believe that, through sport, we have the power to change lives. Our purpose guides the way we run our company, how we work with our partners, how we create our products, and how we engage with our consumers. Athletes will not settle for average. And neither do we. We have a clear mission: To be the best sports company in the world. Every day, we come to work to create and sell the best sports and fitness products in the world, and to offer the best service and consumer experience – and to do it all in a sustainable way.
Job description:
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT – PERFORMANCE APPAREL
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
In our Materials Development team we take care of various business categories, and we work very closely with our cross-functional partners such as design, costing, sourcing and the suppliers to develop seasonal newness in fabrics, trims and all over prints. The beauty of our jobs is that we are the experts in our area of expertise and support the team with our experience in the material development process. We love to challenge the status quo.
GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS
- Get to know and support the responsibilities of an apparel materials developer at adidas
- Assist the material development team in daily business such as developing new material with our suppliers, researching on new and existing materials technologies, preparing of material presentations, but as well with administrative tasks like creating material boards, maintaining the fabric library, etc.
- Support the materials development team on current projects and own individual projects as assigned
- Support innovation projects and initiatives in the area of sustainable materials
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH
- Student of Textile Engineering, Textile Management, Textile Technology, Materials or similar
- Fluent English language skills (written & spoken)
- Strong MS office skills
- Ideally knowledge of graphic programs such as Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Good textile technology skills; basic understanding of materials and costing
- Interest in sustainability
- Highly motivated team player who enjoys working in an international team
- Attention to details
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)
NEXT STEPS
- To apply to the role, please submit your CV. 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 a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.
