Urban Outfitters Buying Intern - Home, Decor and Gifting

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

7d•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 have 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. This is a paid internship program that offers a summer full of intern-focused events, including exposure to senior leadership, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips, and the opportunity to interview for a full-time position. The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

Must be a rising senior (current undergraduate junior).
Passion for trending home decor items and giftables.
Urban Outfitters customer enthusiast and immersed in social media trends.
Google and Microsoft Program experience.
Project Requirement: Submit a Trend Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred) showing 3-5 home decor and gifting trends for the Urban Outfitters customer in Fall 2027, using imagery from Streetwear, Pinterest, Social, runway, etc. to tell a story.

Nice To Haves

Buying/Merchandising Major or Related.
Prior Retail Experience.

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.