Urban Outfitters Home Summer 2027 Design Intern Opportunities

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Outfitters Home Design is seeking creative, curious, and passionate design students to join our Summer 2027 Design Internship Program. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic, collaborative creative environment while contributing to the design and development of products across our portfolio of distinctive lifestyle brands. Interns will work alongside experienced designers and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to the creative process from concept through execution. Depending on their area of focus, interns may have the opportunity to contribute to research and trend development, concepting, design development, technical execution, presentations, and other aspects of the product creation process. We are hiring Summer 2027 Design Interns across a variety of disciplines, including: Concept for Home & Dorm Home Textiles for Print & Pattern This program is designed for students who are eager to learn, bring a strong creative point of view, collaborate with others, and contribute to an evolving brand and design landscape. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong creative thinking, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in the brand and design industry.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

experience with CLO 3D or similar software is a plus.

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.