Anthropologie Buying Intern - Apparel

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and retirement savings

Job summary

Anthropologie is seeking Summer Buying Interns for our Apparel categories to support daily operations, trend research, and cross-functional collaboration with market and internal partners in Philadelphia. Open to rising seniors and current undergraduates at URBN brands, with a paid internship running June 7 to August 13, 2027 at the Home Office.

Responsibilities include sample management, vendor coordination, mail handling, and assisting Buyers and Associate Buyers with style-outs, photos, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant undergraduate degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Fashion, Design or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Ability to identify trends and understand customer wants to inform product decisions.
• Curiosity, creativity and an eye for product with enthusiasm for Anthropologie brand.
• Analytical mindset with interest in how sales and insights inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Open packages and distribute to the appropriate Buyer for review.
• Organize sample areas and manage sample setups for style-outs and meetings.
• Coordinate web turnover, press previews and other meetings with Buyer.
• Request appropriate number of samples and communicate vendor feedback.
• Support mail, email, and general communications for the buying team.
• Capture and maintain product photos and documentation for reference.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritize multiple tasks

Creative thinking

Analytical mindset

Highly organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Buying/Merchandising/Business/Fashion/Design

Job description

Anthropologie is looking for Buying Interns to join us for the Summer with our Apparel categories.

Our Apparel Buying Interns will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area; offering your unique perspective, supporting the buying team in managing the overall merchandise selection, trend research and building key cross functional relationships with both the market and internal partners: distribution center, design, and production.

Please note: At this time, URBN’s Buying Internships are open to rising seniors (current undergraduate juniors) only. If you are currently a junior pursuing your undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply!

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 internfocused 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.

Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Role Responsibilities

Samples:

• Open packages and distribute to the appropriate Buyer for review
• Organize sample areas (our area, desk, shelves, etc.)
• Manage and set up samples for all style‑outs and other meetings
• Call in missing samples for all style‑outs and other meetings
• Work with Buyer and/or Associate Buyer to request appropriate number of samples for web turnover, press previews, and other meetings

Mail/Email

• Check Mail and deliver twice daily
• Open mail and distribute to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for review
• Drops inter office mail off in mailroom
• Answer emails promptly and in an orderly fashion

Visual Merchandising

• Take digital photos of all items
• Manage and maintain picture packs
• Take pictures of all style‑outs
• Print department’s classes on the combined web velocity for the Buyer and Associate Buyer
• Pass all Samples to the Product Coordination team with completed tags and Product information sheets weekly

Vendor Communication

• After opening unsolicited samples, contact vendors with feedback
• Answer various inquiries, especially shipping related
• Set up new vendors as needed

Role Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Fashion, Design or a related field
• Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency
• An understanding of the customer’s wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate trend/product that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectation
• Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks
• Must demonstrate creative thinking
• Rudimentary understanding of retail math
• Curious, creative thinker with a strong product eye and enthusiasm for the Anthropologie brand
• Analytical mindset with an interest in understanding how sales and customer insights inform product decisions
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and an eagerness to work cross‑functionally

Project Requirement

In addition to your application and resume, to be considered for this role please submit a Trend Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred)

Create a concept board with 3 – 5 fashion trends you see emerging for the Anthropologie 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 wherewe have been!

This is the creative part of the application- so have fun with it!

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.