INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: APPAREL PATTERN MAKING FOOTBALL

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Our Team belongs to Football Operation, mostly when we think about Football the first things which comes in mind are the Football Jerseys for Clubs and Federations but there is so much more. We are creating a variety of Products which will be used example for the Football Training or also as Lifestyle Pieces what you can wear on the Streets. What is quite unique for the Football Pattern Team is that we are not just only creating Model Patterns we are also create them with grading so in the complete size run. We are also creating our own Basic Patterns to fulfill the needs of the Athlete.  We work closely together with our Counterparts Design and Marketing from the Handover of the Products until the Fittings to get the best Product for the athlete and the consumer.

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 2.350,00€, compulsory internship 1.780,00€ (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 2026 – September 2026 
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025, 11:59 PM CET 
• Start Date: March 1st, 2026
• Duration: 6 months 
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) 

NEXT STEPS

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV and 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 video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.