Urban Outfitters Buying Intern - Home, Decor and Gifting

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Outfitters Home Buying team is a growing and customer forward area of the business! We are looking for Decor and Gifting enthusiasts who are knowledgeable about the industry and social trends and has a great eye for upcoming brands and emerging items. Our intern will be responsible for presenting new brand/product trends, managing inbound brand samples as well as photography samples, and assisting with seasonal assortment selections. 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

Passion of Trending Home Decor Items and Giftables
Urban Outfitters Customer Enthusiast and Immersed in Social Media Trends
Google and Microsoft Program experience
Create a concept board with 3 – 5 home decor and gifting trends you see emerging for the Urban Outfitters customer in Fall 2027.
Pull imagery from Streetwear, Pinterest, Social, runway, etc. to show your point of view – merchandisers, make it into a story!
Show us fun trends we should have in our assortment!
The creative part of the application- so have fun with it!

Nice To Haves

Buying/Merchandising Major or Related Preferred
Prior Retail Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Research and present emerging macro-trends, aesthetic shifts, and forward-thinking brand concepts to inject fresh perspective into upcoming seasonal assortments.
Support the end-to-end sample handoff process, accurately tracking and communicating shoot priorities across photo studios, merchandising, and marketing teams.
Maintain the organizational system for the sample closet/shelves and inbound inventory, ensuring seamless preparation for sample needs.
Collaborate with Buying and Social teams to monitor viral content, cultural moments, and trending social posts, translating them into dynamic promotional strategies for key brand partners and hero products.
Maintain picture packs to support presentations and executive alignments.
Conduct weekly market research focusing on pricing architecture, competitive product shifts, and emerging industry trends to inform strategic buying decisions.
Contribute digitally forward recommendations and actionable insights to elevate the online customer journey and enhance cross-channel engagement.