For an internship at our adidas Headquarters you must be a student who is actively enrolled in a University or University of Applied Science for the duration of the internship. Besides being actively enrolled at a University, you should have international or intercultural experience, local language skills, and very good English skills. Also, analytical and logical thinking as well as involvement in extracurricular activities and being consumer-obsessed are required. Further requirements are outlined in the respective job descriptions. You can also complete an internship during the so called gap-year between Bachelor and Master degree. If you decide to complete an internship between finishing your Bachelor's degree and starting your Masters, this is possible without student status. Please provide information in your application about your planned Master studies and the University or University of Applied Science at which you plan to complete your studies. However, this regulation only applies to EU citizens, due to work permit regulations in Germany.

Undergraduate Internships (Bachelor & Master) application periods:

• February/March for a start in September


• September/October for a start in March

Applications are only possible via the career portal. Applications send by e-mail or post cannot be considered. For the application you need your CV and your adidas 1-pager, tailored to the role you apply for. We want to understand why you want to join adidas and the specific team. To us it is important to get to know you better, therefore feel free to get creative in your application. Please apply in the same language as the job posting. Incomplete applications, which are missing either the CV or the adidas 1-pager will not be considered. For further information on the recruitment process, we also recommend the adidas blog gameplan-a.com and the adidas Interview Preparation Tutorial.

We do offer internships across various business functions following the company strategy and our key focus areas. Therefore, the offerings might vary from intake to intake. Functional areas we usually recruit for are:

- Accounting and Finance
- Design
- Digital
- Strategy
- eCommerce
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing and Communication
- Product Development
- Sales
- Supply Chain Management

In Germany, we have many interns from all over the world. However, you must be enrolled as a student for the whole period of the internship in order to obtain a work permit. We will be happy to support you in this process with the paperwork; however, we do not cover the relocation- or visa fees. Our corporate language is English, but in some departments within our Germany locations, German skills are required. Required language skills are always outlined in the respective job description.

Our undergraduate (Bachelor & Master) internships will last for 6 months.

Yes, they are. You will stay with the department based on your contract, there is no rotational aspect. However, the close collaboration with other functional areas will give you a good insight into other departments as well. It is possible to do one internship per location.

Besides applying your theoretical knowledge into practical experience, you will have the opportunity to gain additional knowledge through intern events such as learning sessions, speaker series and cross functional projects. Furthermore, you will become part of an exceptional intern community and have the chance to experience the extraordinary work environment, the World of Sports with all it’s great facilities.

Yes, the internships are paid. Besides the monthly salary you of course are able to enjoy other benefits as well such as employee discount, usage of our sports facilities and many more. The working hours are 39 hours per week and you are entitled to 15 days of holiday during a six-month internship.

Yes, it is possible to write a degree thesis in combination with an internship at our adidas Headquarters. However, the decision if a thesis can be supported is always made by the respective department. Please mention in your application that you are considering preparing your degree thesis with us.

Any questions left? Let us know by sending an E-mail to internship@adidas-group.com

You must be a current full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a university program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027, there are no MBA or Master’s internship programs. Students must have at least a final semester of schoolwork to finish after the internship program.

You’ll be asked to complete a creative brief in response to a prompt related to our current consumer branding campaign. Additional details can be found at the bottom of our intern job descriptions.

This will be your chance 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.

Internship Opportunities are open in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR, with focus areas in the following teams:

- Digital
- Marketing
- Global Operations & Sales
- Product Development & Design

International students completing their studies in a U.S. accredited college or university with a valid U.S. work authorization will be considered for our North America internships. If you are an international student studying in a university outside of the U.S. please consider applying to an internship in HQ location in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Interns will be able to collaborate and learn from various departments at adidas. However, only one internship can be completed at a time.

- Cross-Functional Projects
- Leadership Speaker Series
- Mentorship with Industry Experts

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Internships can vary but are typically available in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR across teams like eCommerce, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Product Design. For most up to date details, visit our careers page or follow us on LinkedIn and Handshake where we share information annually on roles and recruiting engagements.

For an internship at our adidas office in Amsterdam you must be a student who is actively enrolled in a University or University of Applied Science for the full duration of the internship. Besides being actively enrolled at a university, we look for candidates who bring strong English communication skills, strong analytical and logical thinking abilities, and a consumer-focused mindset. International or intercultural experience, as well as involvement in extracurricular activities, are considered a plus. Further requirements are outlined in the respective job descriptions.

We recruit approximately five to six months before each internship starts. We recommend keeping an eye on our careers page and applying early, as opportunities are only available during designated recruitment periods.

Application periods

• Apply in March for our September intake (5-month internship)
• Apply in September for our March intake (6-month internship)

Missed a recruitment period? Follow adidas on LinkedIn and create a profile in our career portal to set up job alerts and stay updated on future opportunities.

Applications can only be submitted through our Careers Portal. Unfortunately, applications sent via email or post cannot be considered. To apply, please upload your CV. A cover letter is optional but highly encouraged, as it gives us the opportunity to learn more about you, your motivation, and why you're interested in the role. Feel free to showcase your personality and be creative in your application. Make sure you are applying in the same language as the job posting. For additional insights and tips on the recruitment process, be sure to check out our resources: adidas Interview Preparation Tutorial.

We offer internships across various business functions following the company strategy and our key focus areas, so the offerings might vary from intake to intake. Functional areas we usually recruit for are:

• Global Digital
• Key Account Management
• Europe e-com
• Tech & Supply Chain (Data & Analytics, Tech)
• Finance & Procurement
• Brand & Sports Marketing
• Legal & Trademarks
• Human Resources
• Brand Communication & Brand Partnership

Yes, students who are legally authorized to work in the Netherlands are welcome to apply. If you are a non-EU/EEA student studying in the Netherlands, a NUFFIC agreement from your university is required. Please check with your university before applying.

Please note that adidas does not provide visa sponsorship, relocation support, or travel reimbursement for undergraduate internships. As accommodation in Amsterdam can be competitive, we also encourage candidates to explore housing options early.

Our undergraduate internships (Bachelor's and Master's level) last 5-6 months, depending on the intake period:

• September intake: 5-month internship
• March intake: 6-month internship

Internships at adidas are specific to one department and do not include a rotational program. However, through cross-functional collaboration, workshops, and networking events, you'll gain valuable insights into different areas of the business.

Here at adidas in Amsterdam we offer one internship opportunity per candidate. Therefore, applications from candidates who have previously completed an internship with adidas will not be considered. Other locations might be more flexible.

Grow your game beyond your role. From learning sessions and cross-functional projects to networking events and an in-store retail experience, you'll gain exposure to different areas of adidas while building meaningful connections. You'll also join a thriving intern community and have the chance to make an impact through the Intern Social Committee.

Yes! All internships at adidas Amsterdam are paid. In addition to a monthly internship allowance, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including our employee discount, access to on-site sports facilities, and opportunities to join various employee and intern events. Our interns work 39 hours per week and follow a hybrid working model. This gives you the flexibility to balance focused work with valuable in-person collaboration and connection.

Depending on the role and team, it may be possible to combine your internship with a thesis project. As support for a thesis is determined on a case-by-case basis by the hiring department, we encourage you to indicate your interest in your application. If you progress to the next stage, please also mention it during your video interview so we can ensure the hiring team is aware from the start.

Internships are an important way for us to identify and develop future adidas talent. As your internship progresses, you'll have access to dedicated career workshops, networking opportunities, and Q&A sessions designed to help you explore future opportunities across adidas. While we aim to create opportunities for our interns, any future role with adidas depends on business needs and available positions.

1. Students must be available to start full-time if offered a role after the internship ends.
2. Students must have no more than 1 year of previous work experience.
3. Students must also have English proficiency at the B1/B2 level. Students must be able to understand and sustain a conversation in English for our global programming.
4. Students who have taken courses in the following areas: business, international business, industrial engineering or systems engineering.

Applications will open on February 1 and close on February 28th.

Students interested in applying need to follow the directions on our job listing.

Impossible Is Nothing - 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.

Students who pass the initial screening will be invited for a video interview.

Internship will be focused on the areas of eCommerce.

Students must have the proper paperwork to work in Colombia for the duration of the internship and post-internship if offered full-time employment.

Internships will be 12 weeks, from early June through mid-August.

Interns will be able to virtually join the adidas North American Internship programming. This includes participating in 10k Coffees and meeting colleagues from across the globe.

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For additional questions, please email LAMFutureTalent@adidas.com