Internship - Footwear Design; M​/F​/D

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: FOOTWEAR DESIGN (Product or Color & Materials)

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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 Footwear Design intern roles, including but not limited to those described below:

adidas running is one of the key categories within the adidas brand and is, by strategy driving the performance edge through footwear innovation.

As footwear‑design‑intern you will join and work within the Design Team to create state‑of‑the‑art running footwear, that redefines the running industry and sport through the combination of next level innovation and aesthetics. We are as passionate for running, as we are for design excellence. We believe in the creative power of the team. Are you thrilled to join us on the journey to reimagine the future of running?

We are excited to get to know you.

You will be part of a team of designers working on the new generation of modern lifestyle products (Court and running Sportswear). Working closely with a team who share a combined passion of Sports and modern lifestyle, you have the opportunity to be involved in the creation process of the new generation of Sportswear footwear.

You will be a part of Originals Footwear Design team, working on creating the next chapter of game‑changing product for the Trefoil. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from and work with industry‑leading design talent from around the world, united by a passion to continue to shape the Originals brand legacy. There will be opportunities to shift sneaker culture and influence trends globally, while learning the ropes of a robust and dynamic product creation and design process.

The team spans across key product categories of lifestyle running, classics, women’s and kids - bringing relevant and engaging product stories to life through the lens of Originals.

Join our vibrant Color and Material Footwear Design team, contributing to the creation of exciting products. Collaborate with global design leaders, shaping Football and setting trends. Dive into a dynamic product creation process, cooperating to relevant and enduring designs. Explore diverse boot types, materials, and finishes, blending storytelling and trend awareness from sports and lifestyle. Embrace the chance to learn, create, and influence the ever‑evolving football culture.

• Support team in day‑to‑day tasks
• Work with the design team to create (digital) design solutions of adidas footwear
• Assist and observe the entire design phase from concept creation of final product
• Gather relevant trend and consumer information for the product category
• Creation of (digital) sketches and 3D models for footwear concepts
• Assist the design team in the design of new footwear concepts for the relevant season supporting the creative phases:
  Brainstorm, Sketch and Render & Team Concepts
• Support the Execution phase of the process: creating and delivering design / tech packs
• Complete CAD revisions, color updates and technical packages

• Student of Product Design, Footwear Design, Sportswear Design, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Color Design, Textile/Fashion Design, Graphic Design or similar
• Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop programs preferably on a Mac environment
• Good knowledge in working with 3D programs is a plus (Blender, Rhino or similar) and for Innovation Design Strong 3D visualization abilities on different platforms
• Strong storytelling abilities