INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PATTERN APPAREL

 

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

 

ORIGINALS PARTNERSHIPS
We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.
  RUNNING & CREDIBILITY SPORTS
Join our Pattern Team for creating innovative and high-quality performance apparel products for everyone, from sports enthusiasts to global well-known sports teams and Professional athletes. We are creating apparel products for sports categories such as Running, Tennis, Handball, Volleyball, Swim, Cycling and Rugby in 2D and also 3D. In our team, you will strengthen your sports specific apparel development technology knowledge, learn about creating products with the best fit and function whilst learning about special consumer needs in different sports areas.

 

 

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

Get to know how to create industry leading fit and consider feedback from consumers and testers Assist pattern makers in basic pattern updates, grading and new pattern creations Modify and adapt selected made to measure styles Work on technical manuals and guidelines together with the team Work with physical and digital prototypes Support the pattern team on current projects and own small individual projects as assigned Evaluation and taking Body Data with help of 3D Body Scanner Measure apparel samples and assist the pattern makers during fittings

 

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

Student of Textile Engineering, Clothing Technology, Garment Design/Technology with a focus on pattern making or similar Fluent English language skills (written & spoken) Gerber Skills or a similar pattern program CLO 3D skills or a similar 3D program is a plus Strong MS Office skills Passion for Textiles, Sports and Innovation Basic knowledge in pattern creation, from construction, grading and visualization Basic knowledge in workmanship and textile engineering Self-driven with good communication skills

 

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. 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.