2024 US Undergraduate Internship - Product Design, Creation Center Portland

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 our North America headquarters.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•    Shadow an apparel designer to learn about our US Exclusives and Licensed apparel ranges.
•    Execute assigned projects utilizing defined design languages and strategies. 
•    Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
•    Present projects with clarity in small design team meetings
•    Collaborate with design team in researching trends, gathering consumer insights, solving design challenges, and creating great product for both athletes and fans.
•    Build and maintain updates to cad designs in illustrator.
•    Assist with tech pack creation. 
•    Creative projects in our Maker Lab.

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Knowledge of apparel product design and creation. 
•    Good communication and presentation skills
•    High level of creativity and organization.
•    Passion for design and sport
•    Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
•    Fluent in English (spoken and written)

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College/University
•    Anticipated graduation date is between December 2024 and August 2025
•    Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.
•    Available to participate in our full-time internship program from end of May/June to August 2024

• We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position is Portland, OR.
• 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

APPLICATION TASK | ADIDAS 1-PAGER
On April 19, we launched Impossible Is Nothing, our biggest brand campaign. We are rebellious optimists driven by action to shape a better future together. We see the world with possibilities where others only see the impossible.

Instead of a cover letter, please submit a 1-page PDF answering the following prompt: Show us who you are and what “impossible is nothing” 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.

 

2024 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
•    Speaker Series with business leadership
•    Cross-Functional opportunity
•    Social Activities
•    Mentorship
•    Networking

 

NOTE: The application for a 2024 internship will close on Monday, January 15th 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 after the application closes in February. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy!

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