Apparel and Accessories Intern

Your internship experience at ASICS

As an Apparel and Accessories Intern, you'll join the Apparel Design Team and build hands-on experience in an international business environment at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam. During your internship, you'll be involved in the entire apparel design journey, from research and concept creation to technical sketching, prototype reviews, and the development of the final sales sample collection.

At ASICS, we believe growth comes through learning and new experiences. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, share your ideas, and develop valuable skills while contributing to a team that inspires movement.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the ASICS designers by creating design presentations. Using AI software to convert Adobe Illustrator sketches to AI renders.
• Conducting research into competitor designs to help the designers understand what ASICS’ competitors offer in their assortment.
• Participate in design team meetings whilst taking minutes and following up on action items, if required.
• Assist with technical tech pack (TP) creation, ready to send to the ASICS factories to create prototypes.
• Participate in garment prototype fittings by taking notes and updating sketches and design data in real time in TP’s.

You have the following skills:

• Must be enrolled at a Dutch University for the entire duration of the internship.
• Availability from February/March for 5-6 months.
• Fashion Design studies.
• Passionate about design with and interested in sportswear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We are committed to creating an enriching internship experience that supports both your professional development and personal wellbeing. As an intern, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive monthly internship allowance to support your learning and development journey.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS products.
• A dedicated intern community, providing opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow interns across different functions and departments.
• Regular social events, networking sessions, workshops, and development seminars designed to help you expand your network, enhance professional skills, and gain insights into different areas of the business.
• Hybrid working model, combining the flexibility of working from home with the energy and collaboration of the office.
• Access to our office gym and sports membership discounts.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to Runkeeper Go™.
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional wellbeing support and meditation classes through OpenUp.