Are you a creative and forward-thinking design student with a passion for fashion, performance wear, and sustainable innovation? Here’s your chance to work with one of the most iconic global sportswear brands—PUMA. The company is now accepting applications for its Apparel Design Innovation Internship at its global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, starting from September 1, 2025.
This 6 to 12-month internship offers a hands-on experience for talented students who want to be part of the future of sports apparel. Whether you dream of sketching performance-enhancing garments or pioneering the use of sustainable materials in the fashion industry, this is a perfect opportunity to bring your design vision to life on a global platform.
What’s in It for You?
Interning at PUMA means stepping into a culture that thrives on SPEED & SPIRIT—a drive for performance, team spirit, individuality, and creativity. You’ll work directly with PUMA’s professional design team and contribute to both day-to-day tasks and forward-thinking innovation projects.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the design team with concept ideation, product sketching, and tech pack creation
- Creating mood boards and product stories that align with the brand’s identity
- Conducting and presenting trend research and sustainable material innovation
- Assisting in color/material/graphic application for upcoming collections
- Helping prepare visual presentations and design layouts
- Participating in data management and design-related administrative support
- Offering a fresh creative viewpoint to help shape the brand’s evolving identity.
Who Can Apply?
This internship is open to enrolled students pursuing studies in:
- Fashion Design
- Product Design with a focus on apparel
Other qualifications:
- Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Familiarity with Mac operating systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team player with the ability to juggle multiple design tasks
- Fluency in English is essential
- Passion for sustainable design practices.
Why Join PUMA?
PUMA supports more than 21,000 employees across 51 countries, creating innovative products through its brands—PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd. As a company that celebrates diversity, PUMA ensures equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or background.
Apply: https://about.puma.com/en/jobs/internship-apparel-design-innovation-r36563.
