Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you a bold thinker with a passion for creativity, sport, and youth culture? We’re looking for enthusiastic students to bring fresh energy and ideas to our product design team. No matter your background, if you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
As an intern, you’ll dive into meaningful work that shapes the future of our business. The ideal candidate is curious, creative, and thrives in fast-paced, growth-driven environments. We value proactive self-starters who embrace innovation and succeed through collaboration.
Bachelor/Masters Degree student or equivalent. A background in product design, fashion, fashion management, textiles, visual communications, graphic design or marketing/merchandising is a plus.
Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously.
Proactive, energetic attitude with passion for creativity, design, sport and fashion.
Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership, eager to learn and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST
Be a student for the whole duration of the internship (enrolled in a university/ higher education institution)
Be available for a 6-month fulltime internship starting February 1st, 2026
Be able to work in a hybrid model: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office at our Nike EHQ Campus, Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum (NL)
You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality.
You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands.
Please note: Due to legal and immigration requirements, we cannot offer internships to non-EU/EEA students who are not currently enrolled in a Dutch HBO or WO level, in the Netherlands.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
We have roles available in the following teams.
Product Design
Be part of the Geo Express Lane (GEL) Apparel/footwear design team(s) to help bring new designs from concept to creation, supporting the full product lifecycle.
Assist in the development of seasonal product lines, ensuring alignment with design intent and performance standards.
Coordinate sample tracking, fit sessions, and feedback loops with cross-functional stakeholders (product management, development, merchandising).
Conduct research on materials, construction methods, colour trends & graphic placement.
Take part in consumer research to identify trends and new product opportunities.
Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders, summarizing progress and insights.
Product Creation
Be part of the Geo Express Lane (GEL) Apparel/footwear Product Management team(s), stewarding the footwear/apparel product creation process from line planning to sell-in.
Analyze retail sales data and assist with consumer research to fuel new product briefs, tailored for the European consumer.
Help manage workflows and create tools to support business needs.
Collaborate with design, development, and merchandising teams.
Ensure accountability and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Curated intern program designed to develop your business acumen, build your network and grow yourself.
Exposure to senior leadership, educational workshops and networking events.
Social & sporting events with an intern cohort of approximately 50 students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Fantastic campus with state-of-the-art sport & gym facilities, group classes & team events.
Hybrid working 3/2 Onsite/Offsite.
USEFUL INFORMATION
START DATE: February 1st, 2026
DURATION: 6 months
TO APPLY: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 12th of October 2025
Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout the month of November.
Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to, if your skillset is more suitable to a different role, we will consider your application for this position also.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
