2026 US UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP

Product Marketing, Originals – Footwear & Apparel

adidas – Los Angeles, CA 

Creating the future of sport inspires our work every single day. We’re always on the lookout for talented new students. Always learning, always improving. Curiosity keeps us growing both as a company and as individuals. Come test your strengths, broaden your skills, share your input, and pursue your passion with an internship at adidas.

Please note, there are two (2) roles available for this requisition; both in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates who apply to this role may end up in either of these teams.

We are the ORIGINAL Sports Brand and the Culture born from it.

We move at the intersection of Sport and Culture.

The Originals Product Teams create desirable, aspirational products designed to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. We seek individuals who bring creativity through originality and who are passionate about blending sport and fashion to build exceptional products.

Team 1: Product Marketing, Originals – Apparel 

The Originals Apparel team focuses closely on delivering streetwear relevant apparel and graphic collections quick to market. The team uses trend research and consumer insight to design fresh, relevant pieces for a global audience, led by North American trends. The role involves researching trends, building concepts, and working with design and other teams to bring new fashion ideas to life.

Team 2: Product Marketing, Originals – Footwear

The Originals Footwear team creates iconic and innovative shoes that keep adidas at the forefront of style and performance. We reimagine classics like the Superstar and Stan Smith while also developing modern lifestyle running products, such as the Adistar Control 5. Our goal is to deliver the latest footwear trends that drive brand growth and connect with consumers worldwide.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability to support analyzing the lifestyle, consumer, customer and market progression to ensure constant improvements/evaluation of the product category
• Ability to pinpoint and relay insights and marketplace trends relevant to the Gen-Z and Gen Alpha streetwear consumer
• Assist in managing the product process from clear briefs to range launch
• Collaborate with Design, Development, Go-To-Market team to ensure optimal range and products
• Assist with all computer related tasks (including applicable systems/applications)
• Assist in creating ideal product roll-outs, by channels, by accounts
• Assist in sample coordination

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Passion for Lifestyle, Footwear/Streetwear Apparel and Trends
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen
• Strong process and organization skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and working with systems/applications
• Curiosity of product creation process and product lifecycle
• Ability to think merchandising across channels and accounts while in the creation phase

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College/University
• Anticipated graduation date is between December 2026 and August 2027
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.
• Available to participate in our 12-week full-time internship program from May/June to August/September 2026

APPLICATION TASK | ADIDAS 1-PAGER

In early 2024, we began the three chapter journey into the future, centered on our new brand campaign, You Got This. "You Got This" is designed to motivate everyone to overcome pressure and realize their personal potential.

Instead of a cover letter, please submit a 1-page PDF answering the following prompt: Show us who you are and what “You Got This” means to you. This is your chance to think outside the box, show adidas your authentic self and what makes you passionate about joining the Brand. The only requirement is that the adidas 1-Pager is submitted as a PDF. It can be in any format such as print, visual, written, digital, a link, etc.  

2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Internship Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day-to-day basis:

• Intern Orientation
• Leadership Speaker Series
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Intern Innovation Challenge
• Social Activities
• Mentorship
• Networking

WORK CULTURE

• We operate in a hybrid work environment, with 4 days in office and 1 day remote. 
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
• Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities.
• The base pay for this position is $32/hour. 

NOTE: The application for a 2026 internship will close on Thursday, January 8th at 11:59pm PST. We will not accept any late applications. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received, and we will communicate your status by the end of February. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy!