2026 US Undergraduate Internship - Apparel Development
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Hybrid
$32/hr - $32/hr
Intern
adidas is a leading sports brand that inspires creativity in sport every day. They are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Lifestyle Apparel Development Intern to support their team in creating innovative lifestyle apparel, collaborating with various departments throughout the development process.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of apparel across multiple seasonal and innovative projects
Support sample management: tracking, organizing, measuring, and reviewing samples throughout the development process
Participate in fit sessions, wear testing, and athlete feedback reviews, documenting insights and next steps
Help with trend research, construction, workmanship, and fit analysis to support garment creation
Collaborate with Design, Marketing, and Sourcing to ensure teams stay aligned to ensure the product is executed with the best quality, on time for the right cost
Assist in communication with factories and suppliers to track updates, revisions, and sample expectations
Maintain project timelines, documentation, and internal tools to keep development on track
Support day-to-day operational tasks essential to the apparel creation process
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College/University
Anticipated graduation date is between December 2026 and August 2027
Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
Available to participate in our 12-week full-time internship program from May/June to August/September 2026
Passion for apparel, development, patternmaking or design
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Interest in apparel development, construction, workmanship and patternmaking
Ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of detail
Curious, proactive, and motivated to learn
Preferred
Familiarity and use of Clo 3D, Browzwear Illustrator or Excel is a plus, but eagerness to learn is more essential
Benefits
Intern Orientation
Leadership Speaker Series
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intern Innovation Challenge
Social Activities
Mentorship
Networking
adidas is a global sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.
