INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: GRAPHIC DESIGN

Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available Graphic Design intern roles, including but not limited to those described below:

 

GRAPHICS SPORTS PERFORMANCE

As part of the Graphic Tee 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 sports performance categories ranging from Football, Running and Training to Tennis, Outdoor and Sportswear. Bring your ideas to life with the help of a cross-functional team sitting at the intersection of sport and lifestyle.

 

FOOTBALL HARDWARE GRAPHICS

In Hardware we create graphics and products for the greatest football tournaments and leagues in the world. Responsible for Official World Cup and Euro match balls, this dynamic and creative team are continually looking to push the boundaries of how graphic design can effect the world of football with the most important object on the pitch. As an intern you’ll be collaborating closely with our industry leading cross-functional product team. Developing your practical graphic skills, applying them to market-ready footballs, alongside learning our 3D processes and gaining deep insights into top level sports product creation. If you have a passion for graphic design, conceptual thinking or strong visual storytelling, we would love to hear more from you!

 

GRAPHICS RUNNING DESIGN

Being a part of the Graphics Running Design Team, means seeking for the best and progressive Performance Running expression through Graphics on head-to-toe looks, considering the coexistence of Running Apparel and Footwear in key collections. With joining one of the fastest Design teams in the world, you will create product graphics that express the edge of Performance Running in the context of the world best athletes, Running Culture and Lifestyle. As a creative team, we believe that diversity in collaboration sparks innovation – being a part of our team means working seamlessly within the Apparel and Footwear Design & Marketing teams, considers market input and trends as well as being expert in manufacturing processes of modern graphic executions. Working with a variety styles and products, our graphic concepts bring a rich storytelling and demonstrate trend awareness with a pronounced passion in running culture.

 

TERREX GRAPHIC DESIGN

At adidas TERREX and 5:10 you will create outdoor relevant graphic designs. Our approach is to challenge the norm. Focusing on all-over-print, illustration and typography you will gain insights in how to create concepts, sketches and final designs mainly for apparel graphics but also some footwear. We work collaboratively as a cross-functional team to apply our knowledge, skills, and experience together and create the best for our athletes and consumers. What unites us is the passion for Outdoor sports and the Outdoors in general.

 

BRAND CREATIVE DIRECTION ORIGINALS

Join our vibrant and innovative Brand Creative team as an intern, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the look, tone, and feel of the Originals brand. You’ll gain hands-on experience in key areas such as image-making, styling, art direction, and spatial design. From crafting future-forward Creative Direction concepts to collaborating on consumer-facing campaigns with our communications partners, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing our brand vision to life. This internship offers a unique chance to explore how we collaborate with culture to create meaningful, compelling brand stories that resonate. If you’re eager to contribute, learn, and grow within a team that’s passionate about shaping the future of brand storytelling, we’d love to have you on board!

 

 

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 2.167,00€, compulsory internship 1.650,00€ (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 2025 – March 2026  Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

 

KEY FACTS 

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM CET  Start Date: September 1st, 2025 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 (max. 10MB) or a link to your online portfolio in your application.  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.