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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

As part of the Graphic Design Team you will be able to collaborate with and learn from a highly creative and diverse group of graphic design talent.

You will gain insights in how to create concepts, sketches and final designs specifically for apparel graphics, focusing on illustration and typography.

You will have the chance to work across a variety of Sportswear and Training products.

Bring your ideas to life with the help of a cross-functional team sitting at the intersection of sport and lifestyle.

📌GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

Support team in day to day tasks

Assist the design team in the design of new graphic concepts for the relevant season

Work with the graphic design team to create visual solutions for different products

Complete CAD revisions, color updates and industry standard technical documents

Gather relevant trend and consumer information for our product range

Research on trends, colors and materials

Creation of graphic stories

Assist and observe the entire design phase from concept creation of final designs

📌WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

Student of Student of Graphic Design or similar with a focus towards Product related graphics

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

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 2.470,00€, 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 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 a design task - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.