Innovation Platform Footwear Intern

At Fashion for Good we're looking for a Footwear Intern to join our team in Amsterdam.

About the job

Fashion for Good seeks a Footwear Innovation Intern to join our team from January 2026, who will be responsible for supporting the scaling of innovation. The role will support across the Innovation Platform, with a focus on Footwear material innovation, infrastructure, end of use (sorting and disassembly).

The role will include the following activities and responsibilities:

• Execute in-depth due diligence with a focus on the scientific and technical feasibility of the innovation.
• Map and update the landscape of innovations to further strengthen our scouting in selected focus areas.
• Scout innovations to further strengthen our innovator database in selected focus areas.
• Assist the team in the creation of the Innovator deliverables (i.e. technical feasibility, impact analysis, project management, etc.).
• Write reports describing findings and recommendations for follow-up action.
• Work closely with subject matter experts in the Innovation Platform to deepen knowledge and understanding of key focus areas.
• Assist in general Innovation Platform activities (including operations and day-to-day business activities).
• Support the Innovation Manager and Associate on the 'Closing the Footwear Loop' Project day-to-day operations.
• Project management and operational support of various projects within the team.
• Provide analytical support to ongoing projects specifically relating to technical and impact analysis.

This position reports to the Innovation Manager.

About you

The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, proactive attitude.

The following skills and knowledge are essential:

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of textile or footwear processes and recycling is desired
• A good understanding of the supply chain and the fashion industry
• Strong Google Slides, Google Sheets and presentation skills
• Capacity to adapt to different settings and to work in a demanding and multicultural environment
• A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The following experience is a plus: relevant work in chemical engineering, material science or textile chemistry.

Education

Academic degree (Bachelor (HBO/BA/BSc), or Masters) within sports technology (engineering), chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, textile engineering or biotechnology. Please note that all our internships require that you are enrolled in tertiary study for the duration of the internship.

Language

Proficiency in English is a requirement.

Please Note

To apply for this position, you must be enrolled as a student for the duration of your internship, eligible to work in the EU (i.e. a valid visa already in place) and living in or willing to relocate to the Netherlands.

We are looking for someone to start from 5th January 2026 but there is flexibility on the start date.