Urban Outfitters Graphic Design Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to support the brand design team in the execution of day-to-day creative needs. This role focuses on assisting senior designers and art directors through production, preparation, and maintenance of brand assets across cross channel platforms. The Graphic Design Intern plays a key role in ensuring design files are accurate, organized, and execution-ready, while contributing to the consistency and quality of the brand’s digital presence. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented designer looking to build foundational skills within a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment. About the Summer Internship Program: Each summer, URBN Inc. welcomes candidates from across the country to immerse themselves within various teams across our portfolio of brands and gain hands-on learning experience in the area of business they choose to pursue. Our paid internship program also offers a summer full of intern-focused events, including exposure to senior leadership through small-group settings, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips, and, for those who qualify, the opportunity to interview for a full-time position. See for yourself what our past and present interns are up to @urbncareers! The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA. Summer Internship Program Application Process: Apply to one (1) internship posting that best aligns with your interests and skills. If there is a project component included in the application (see role qualifications below), it is required and must be submitted at the time of application to be considered for the position. Complete a Video Interview: Candidates selected to move forward will receive an email with a link to complete a video interview. Once the email is received, candidates will have two (2) days to complete this portion of the application. Interviews with our internal teams will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Requirements

Actively pursuing or recently completed a degree in graphic arts, visual studies, or a related creative discipline.
Strong visual thinking and a sharp design sensibility, with the ability to execute across multiple formats and channels.
Understanding of core design principles—typography, composition, color theory, and responsive design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, etc).
Proficiency in Figma.
Basic animation or motion design skills (After Effects, etc.)
Meticulous attention to detail in file setup, naming conventions, and server archiving practices.
Awareness of current design and fashion trends, with the ability to translate them into brand-relevant visuals.
Positive and proactive communication skills with an appetite for collaborating within a high-energy team environment.
Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Create a concept board with 3 – 5 fashion trends you see emerging for the Urban Outfitters customer in Fall 2027.
Pull imagery from blogs, Pinterest, Instagram, runway, etc. to show your point of view – merchandisers, make it into a story!
We are looking for forward thinkers showing future inspirational trends that move beyond where we are currently or where we have been!
This is the creative part of the application so have fun with it! Once you complete your project, please upload it and your portfolio to the additional documents section in the application process.

Responsibilities

Support the design and production of creative assets across digital and print, including web, app, email, social, signage, printed collateral, and other marketing materials.
Assist with day-to-day web and app updates, including banners, imagery modules, promotional assets, and other routine content updates while maintaining brand consistency.
Prepare production-ready digital and print files, learning best practices for file setup, sizing, resolution, color modes, bleeds, and other basic print-production requirements.
Receive and apply feedback from designers and art directors to strengthen design craft, technical skills, and understanding of brand standards.
Participate in brainstorms, moodboarding, and creative reviews, contributing ideas and visual references to seasonal and marketing initiatives.
Assist with the creation and adaptation of artwork, layouts, textures, and existing creative across various formats and placements.
Maintain clean, organized working files, follow established naming conventions, and properly archive final assets for team access and future use.
Demonstrate curiosity, reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn while developing an understanding of the creative process from concept through final production.