Anthropologie Home Summer 2027 Design Intern Opportunities

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. in Philadelphia offers a Summer 2027 Design Internship for creative students across Decorative Accessories, Textile Design, Surface Design, and Lighting. You’ll work with seasoned designers and cross‑functional partners to shape concepts from concept to production.

Interns gain hands‑on experience, participate in research, trend development, and presentations, and may contribute to color palettes, collections, and storytelling within a dynamic brand environment.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in industrial design or a similar field is preferred.
• Experience using design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator are essential. Interest in AI programs preferred.
• You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts and designs across decorative accessories, textiles, prints, patterns, functional décor, and lighting.
• Create cohesive color palettes, print stories, patterns, and product collections aligned with brand direction and market trends.
• Research trends in interiors, fashion, materials, color, and consumer lifestyles to inform design direction.
• Develop sketches, mood boards, concept presentations, colorways, and design specifications.
• Explore materials, finishes, techniques, and manufacturing processes to bring concepts to life.
• Collaborate with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and other creative partners from concept through production.
• Refine designs based on feedback while maintaining a strong and consistent creative point of view.
• Ensure designs balance aesthetics, functionality, quality, manufacturability, and commercial viability.
• Contribute to seasonal design direction, collection development, and visual storytelling.

Skills

Creative design thinking

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in industrial design or similar

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

AI programs interest

Job description

Role Summary

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.

Additional information about our program opportunities:

Anthropologie Home Design is seeking creative, curious, and passionate design students to join our Summer 2027 Design Internship Program. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a dynamic, collaborative creative environment while contributing to the design and development of products across our portfolio of distinctive lifestyle brands.

Interns will work alongside experienced designers and cross‑functional partners, gaining exposure to the creative process from concept through execution. Depending on their area of focus, interns may have the opportunity to contribute to research and trend development, concepting, design development, technical execution, presentations, and other aspects of the product creation process.

We are hiring Summer 2027 Design Interns across a variety of disciplines, including:

• Decorative Accessories Design

• Textile Design: Fibers & Fabric

• Surface Design: Print & Pattern, Color Design

• Functional Decor & Lighting Design

This program is designed for students who are eager to learn, bring a strong creative point of view, collaborate with others, and contribute to an evolving brand and design landscape. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong creative thinking, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in the brand and design industry.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts and designs across decorative accessories, textiles, prints, patterns, functional décor, and lighting.
• Create cohesive color palettes, print stories, patterns, and product collections aligned with brand direction and market trends.
• Research trends in interiors, fashion, materials, color, and consumer lifestyles to inform design direction.
• Develop sketches, mood boards, concept presentations, colorways, and design specifications.
• Explore materials, finishes, techniques, and manufacturing processes to bring concepts to life.
• Collaborate with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and other creative partners from concept through production.
• Refine designs based on feedback while maintaining a strong and consistent creative point of view.
• Ensure designs balance aesthetics, functionality, quality, manufacturability, and commercial viability.
• Contribute to seasonal design direction, collection development, and visual storytelling.
• Maintain organized design files, artwork, specifications, and presentation materials.

Role Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in industrial design or a similar field is preferred.
• Experience using design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator are essential. Interest in AI programs preferred.
• You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is a must.

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.