Materials Design Internship with World Largest Sportswear Brand
Gradfuel, United Kingdom

Would you like to complete a once in a lifetime internship abroad with one of the world’s largest sportswear brands?

We push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services.

Join our Color and Materials Design team to contribute to the creation of exciting products.

Collaborate with global design leaders, shaping sportswear and setting trends.

Dive into a dynamic product creation process and explore diverse materials, finishes, blending, storytelling and trend awareness from sports and lifestyle.

Embrace the chance to learn, create, and influence the ever-evolving culture.

Start Date: September 16th, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in the design of new concepts, seasonal color palettes and toolboxes for the relevant season
• Translate research and insights into color ideas and concepts
• Explore color application and expression through digital and physical sampling
• Support in the creation of presentations and exhibitions digital amp; physical
• Support in creating inspiring imagery and key looks
• Support organizing and engaging in creative workshops
• Support Color amp; Materials team in day-to-day tasks

Requirements

• Student of Product Design, Industrial Design, Footwear Design, Textile Design or similar
• Fluent in English (written amp; spoken)
• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship 
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from September 2024 March 2025
• Strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, InDesign programs preferably on a Mac environment
• 3D Design skills are a plus
• Strong storytelling abilities
• Good skills to communicate concepts and ideas
• Ability to work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams and handle multiple tasks

Benefits

• World Leading Sports Brand
• 6-month placement
• Extensive training
• International offices
• Very fun team
• Office with amazing amenities such as a swimming pool!

Job Rewards and Benefits