Expires soon Adidas Group

2019 US Internship - Apparel Design (6 months)

  • Portland (Clackamas)
  • Design/UX/UI

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Design

State / Province: Oregon
Position Type: Intern

City / Location: Portland
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Do you want to experience hands-on what your dream job is like? Are you a sports lover who's ready to work in an international environment and take responsibility for your own projects? Then welcome to adidas. This is an opportunity to join a truly global business with an environment that is often described as dynamic, innovative, and culturally diverse. If you share our love for sport and competition and have the drive to be number one in what you do, then consider this option to join our winning team!

CALLING ALL CREATORS

You are mobilizers who push us forward. Who challenge the status quo. The generation of ground-breakers, pace-makers and game changers. Your confidence breathes life into our brand and helps us to create unique experiences.

We don’t have all the answers yet, that’s why we need you! Join us. Create the new.

NOTE: The application for a 2019 internship will close on
November 15, 2018 . We will not accept any late applications. You will receive confirmation that your applicationhas been received and we will communicate your status after the application closes on November 15. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy!

2019 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Internship program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with our design teams on a day to day basis:

· Intern Orientation
· Speaker Series with business leadership
· Cross-Functional Project
· Intern Sports League
· Social Events
· Mentorship

Design internships are available in the following categories and functions:

Creative Direction | Textile Innovation | Color & Materials | Performance | Lifestyle |Basketball | Originals | Running | Soccer | Training | US Sports | Advanced Concepts

YOUR TASKS

· Assist team in the design of new apparel concepts for the relevant season
· Work with the design team to create design solutions
· Complete CAD revisions, color updates and technical packages
· Gather relevant trend and consumer information for the product category
· Research and creation of color and material stories
· Creation of sketches for apparel concepts

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Trend/ Industry/consumer insights
· Sketching / technical drawing / tooling
· Storytelling - Visual/Verbal Communication
· Color & Materialknowledge
· Proficient in Adobe Suite, CAD, 3D Design programs

QUALIFICATIONS

· Currently enrolled in a 2018-2019 full-time academic program.
· Graduating in winter 2018 or spring 2019
· Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.
· Available to work full-time in Portland, Oregon for the duration of the 6-month program (June 12th-December 6th)
· Submit a portfolio of your design work

APPLICATION TASK

We’d like to get to know you beyond a traditional Cover Letter. Please attach a 1-page PDF document to communicate to us what makes you a CREATOR. You may use written communication, images, sketches, or any other means to communicate this as long as it is on 1 page and formatted as PDF.

File must be under 5MB and attached in place of the Cover Letter.

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