Support the Product Development team in bringing product concepts to life by assisting in the development process from season kick-off to first production sample.
Provide operational and project support to ensure smooth execution of development tasks, sample tracking, and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Support Product Development team in daily operations, product creation, organization of fittings, comments tracking, sample management, costing, and system related tasks.
Contribute to benchmark studies, material board building, and material library, document upkeep.
Work closely with key stakeholders (Design, Product Marketing, Factories, Sourcing) to support development milestones.
Participate in ongoing projects and take ownership of assigned mini-projects or small ranges.
Key Relationships
Product Development team
Product Marketing team
Design team
Sourcing Operations, Quality, Planning, Costing, etc Cross-functional sourcing teams
T1/T2 Suppliers/ Factories
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong passion for product creation and attention to detail.
Basic understanding of textile materials, apparel, and product development processes.
Knowledge of pattern or graphic programs (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint in particular).
Strong organizational and communication skills, logical thinking.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Current student pursuing a degree in Product Development, Textile/Clothing Technology, Manufacturing, Design, Textile Engineering, or related field.
Fluent English (written and spoken).
Previous internship or project experience in product development or apparel industry is a plus.
This internship requires at least 3 working days per week, 6months service period.
About adidas
Inspired by our heritage, our brand is rooted in sports and the culture born from it. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, we’re a global leader in the sporting goods industry, employing 62,035 worldwide.