Urban Outfitters Photo Studio Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Outfitters is seeking a Photo Studio Intern to support the daily operations of our studio photography and post-production teams. This is a hands-on role for someone looking to build real-world experience in commercial/e-commerce photography, from on-set production through image delivery. The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA. This 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.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in photography, visual arts, or related field.
Familiarity with Canon EOS camera systems and studio lighting (Capture One Pro a plus).
Passionate about fashion photography and the UO brand.
Retouching/Photoshop proficiency strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.
Comfortable standing/moving for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs on set.
In addition to your application and resume, to be considered for this role you must submit a Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred). This is due at the time of your application submission.
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.

Nice To Haves

Capture One Pro a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with lighting and equipment setup and breakdown, manage product handling and organization, assist digital techs during image capture, keep sets clean and support with day-to-day shoot needs.
Assist digital tech team with file preparation for DAM ingest, perform color correction and retouching tasks as directed, and help maintain product folders and archives.
Attend production meetings and take notes on shot lists, communicate proactively with photographers, stylists, and post-production leads on shoot status, and help maintain studio supplies and equipment inventory.