Urban Outfitters Home Summer 2027 Design Intern Opportunities

About the role

As a Design Intern you will assist in the design and development of seasonal collections, from concept to final sample. You’ll contribute to trend research, sketching, sourcing, and presentation building, gaining hands‑on experience in the fast‑paced world of fashion design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating mood boards, color palettes, and seasonal concept presentations.
• Support the design team with sketching, CADs, and technical packages.
• Help source fabrics, trims, and inspiration materials for upcoming collections.
• Organize and maintain sample libraries, swatch books, and design archives.
• Participate in fittings, design reviews, and cross‑functional meetings with buying and production teams.
• Conduct trend and market research to support design direction and innovation.
• Assist in preparing line sheets, spec sheets, and internal presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Furniture Design or a related field.
• Strong interest in fashion, youth culture, and the Urban Outfitters aesthetic.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); experience with CLO 3D or similar software is a plus.
• Excellent sketching and visual communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn in a creative, fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in apparel design and product development.
• Exposure to seasonal planning, trend forecasting, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Mentorship from experienced designers and creative leaders.
• A behind‑the‑scenes look at how a leading lifestyle brand brings fashion collections to life.

Benefits

URBN offers comprehensive perks and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings, and more. Availability and eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Schedule

The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027 at the Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.