Internship - Graphic Design (M/F/D)

Salary: 23.160 - 29.640 € per year

Requirements:

Student of Graphic Design or a similar field, with a focus on product-related graphics

Fluent in written and spoken English

Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop, preferably in a Mac environment

Strong storytelling abilities

Good sketching and rendering skills to communicate concepts and ideas

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams and handle multiple tasks

Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship, or in the gap year between a Bachelors and Masters degree (gap-year eligibility applies only to EU citizens due to work-permit regulations)

Candidates in the penultimate year of study are preferred; following the internship, students should have no more than one year remaining before graduation

Available for the full internship period, March 2027 to August 2027

Able to relocate to Herzogenaurach, Germany, for the full internship period

Experience with 3D programs and previous design experience are a plus

Responsibilities:

Support the team with day-to-day tasks

Assist the design team in developing 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 trends, colors, and materials

Create graphic stories

Assist with and observe the design process from concept creation through final designs

Technologies:

3D

Support

ASP.NET

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We are adidas, an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Our Graphic Design Team is a creative, diverse group working across Sportswear and Training products at the intersection of sport and lifestyle. Interns can learn about apparel graphic concepts, sketches, illustration, and typography while collaborating with a cross-functional team. We offer employee product discounts, access to campus and sponsored events, structured training and development, mentorship and networking opportunities, an international intern community, regular development conversations, and campus amenities including canteens, cafes, reflection rooms, sports facilities, and an on-site gym for 25€/month. Our company sports program includes classes and events focused on sports and mental health. Flexible and agile working arrangements allow up to 40% home office. The monthly gross allowance is 2.470,00€ for a non-compulsory internship or 1.930,00€ for a compulsory internship; the difference is due to taxation, and net pay will be the same. This is a six-month internship based at our headquarters in Herzogenaurach, near Nuremberg, from March 1, 2027. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET. Please submit your CV and design portfolio in English; a motivation letter is optional. Candidates who are a match will be invited to complete a design task, with a full briefing provided.

last updated 42 week of 2026