Intern (m/f/d) Product Design

Job Description:

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:
* Supports in the execution of creative (hand-drawings) and technical drawings necessary for prototyping / packaging
* Applies photoshop and illustrator Adobe Creative Suite to illustrate ideas / seasonal inspirations
* Contributes to the creation of mood boards as well as the production of line sheets (color-up)
* Contributes to the collection, product, fabrics and materials research
* Assists in developing a seasonal color chart proposal
* Supports in the management of prototypes and sample style adjustments
* Layouts product information hand over documents
* Collaborates in the organization and staging of photo shoots
* Collaborates with stylists and the Creative Lead to create looks according to the seasonal moods

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:
* Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, Material Design or similar
* Excellent at drawing, sketching, and painting skills
* IT abilities and professional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (especially Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
* Creative, solution driven, attention to the details, precision, team working attitude and flexibility
* Fluent English, both spoken and written

WE OFFER:
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!
If you have any further questions, please contact Ada Bralewska