Redesign iconic sports gear for a lower environmental impact at Decathlon's Ecodesign Lab!
Posted on 16/10/2026
Mission
About Us
You will join the Ecodesign Lab team, which is driving an ambitious project for Decathlon: the redesign of 30 high-volume, high-impact products.
Our goal? To work closely with the different sports brands and process experts to rethink these essential items. The objective is to make them better products with a more unique design, while drastically reducing their impact on the planet.
As part of this exciting challenge, we are looking for a talented and motivated product Design Intern to join our creative team.
Your Responsibilities Within the Ecodesign Lab, you will be involved in the entire creative process: you will participate in kick-off creative workshops, various design phases, right through to prototype development. Your approach will be highly collaborative, as you will work closely in tandem with a Design Engineering Intern. Your main responsibilities will include: Actively participating in creative workshops, ideation phases, and concept research for our redesign projects. Translating ideas through sketching and 3D modeling. Creating quick renderings to validate aesthetic and functional intentions. Designing and building study mock-ups and prototypes. Co-designing with the engineering department and process experts to ensure the technical and eco-friendly feasibility of your ideas. Collaborating with the 3D visualization specialist and the photographer to showcase our concepts and prototypes.
Profile
Above all, we are looking for a curious personality and a future designer ready to get their hands dirty to drive real change. Education: You are a creative designer currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program (or higher) in Product Design.
Hard Skills: Basic Tools: Proficiency in standard design software (Adobe Suite, etc.). 3D & Rendering: Excellent command of 3D modeling and the ability to produce quick, high-quality renderings (Rhino or equivalent). Sketching: Ability to communicate your ideas quickly and effectively. Prototyping: A strong interest in physical model-making (workshop, 3D printing, working with materials). Languages: A good level of operational English is required. Soft Skills: Autonomy & Proactivity: You don't wait for things to happen. You know how to take initiative and drive your projects forward. Resourcefulness: You are not afraid to seek out answers on your own, test things, make mistakes, and try again. Team & Partnership Spirit: You enjoy design/engineering synergy and are able to communicate, debate, and co-create with technical profiles as well as other professions (photographers, 3D experts). Duration : Minimum 6 months
Start date : January 2027Practical information :
Location : Btwin Village, Lille (FRANCE)
We are looking for passion and a willingness to try new things. If that sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your portfolio ! (Please upload a portfolio when applying for the job)