Free People Styling Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Free People is looking for a Styling Intern to join us for the Summer. The Styling Intern helps facilitate the current look and feel of the Free People brand through on-figure and product styling for an array of items, such as apparel, accessories, shoes, and beauty + wellness products. This intern would work in the Free People Photo Studio on e-commerce photo and video shoots alongside the styling team, with many opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally with Photography, Merchandising, Studio Coordinators, amongst other studio teams. This person should possess an interest in the Free People brand identity, as well as be aware of current and upcoming trends within styling and photography. 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.

Requirements

Excellent communicator and works well in groups.
Genuine passion for on-figure styling.
Interest in current and/or upcoming fashion trends.
Desire to expand the Free People brand through e-commerce imagery and styling opportunities.
Strong work ethic.
Creative innovation.
Innate organizational ability.
Keen attention to detail.
Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Create a trend concept board focused on F/W 2027 featuring tears of images (styling, editorial, artistic, branding, etc.) that you find aspirational for the brand’s creative styling direction. You may use visuals from blogs, Instagram, magazines, etc. to show your point of view.
Include 1-2 influencers you see as great fits for our brand.

Nice To Haves

Prior styling or studio experience, particularly in the e-commerce, retail, or fashion industry.
A strong desire to grow and learn within the studio space.
Pursuing a degree in Fashion, Textiles, Design, Merchandising, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare all samples before each shooting day: steam, hang, organize, lint roll, and remove all visible tags.
Lay out all accessories, shoes, and/or additional styling needs prior to the start of each set.
Maintain on-set organization by keeping the fitting room clean by removing previous items, rehanging, and retagging items.
Assist the lead stylist in dressing the model for each look.
Refine technical pinning and styling skills by partnering with the lead stylists while on set.
Collaborate with File Management and teammates on set to accurately record cross-sell information for ‘Shop the Look’ data entry to the Free People Website.
Maintain cleanliness of the studio at all times.
Organizing of styling wardrobe area, maintaining on-set organization throughout the day and tidying the sets once shooting is complete, and ensuring the stylist area is always presentable and free of product, trash, or tags.
Partner with on-figure and flat styling, merchandising, and studio sample coordinating teams to maintain cleanliness of styling areas.
Create trend presentations to share with the styling team to increase brand awareness, share upcoming trends, as well as showcase personal styling perspective.
Conduct research of intricate styling techniques, fashion trends, and outfitting.
Partner with lead stylists to implement techniques while on set.