Intern Development

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

* Internship program with a duration of 6 months

* Availability: At least 3 working days per week

* Start Date: January 2026

PURPOSE

* 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

* Assist Product Development team in daily operations: product creation, fittings organization, comments tracking, sample management, costing, and system-related tasks

* Contribute to benchmark studies, material board building, material library maintenance, and document upkeep

* Collaborate 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

* Cross-functional sourcing teams (Operations, Quality, Planning, Costing, etc.)

* 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 (especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Strong organizational and communication skills, logical thinking

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

* COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
* OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
* INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
* TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
* INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
* RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

- Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You -

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Intern Development

Brand:

Location: Shanghai

TEAM: Corporate Services

State: SH

Country/Region: CN

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 537711

Date: Dec 1, 2025