Free People Styling Intern

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking a Styling Intern for our Summer program, working in the Photo Studio on e‑commerce shoots. You will help shape the current look and feel of the brand through on-figure styling across apparel, accessories, shoes, and beauty products.

The role involves collaborating with Photography, Merchandising, and Studio Coordinators, and participating in cross-functional styling projects to showcase trends and brand identity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in fashion trends and brand identity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prep samples before shoots, including steaming, hanging, and tagging.
• Assist lead stylist with on-set dressing and organization.
• Record cross-sell data for Shop the Look entries.
• Collaborate with photography and merchandising teams.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Fashion trend awareness

Tools

Styling tools

Job description

Role Summary

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 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. 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

Set Preparations:

• 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 keep 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.

Organization:

• 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.

Research + Styling Projects:

• 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.

Role Qualifications

• Our work environment relies heavily on teamwork, and we are seeking someone who is an excellent communicator and works well in groups.

• The Styling Intern should have a genuine passion for on-figure styling, an interest in current and/or upcoming fashion trends, and a desire to expand the Free People brand through e-commerce imagery and styling opportunities.

• The ideal candidate will also have a strong work ethic, creative innovation, innate organizational ability, a keen attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• The following qualifications are appreciated, but not required.

• 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

Project Requirement:

In addition to your application and resume, to be considered for this role please submit a Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred). This is due at the time of your application submission. Once you complete your project, please upload it, along with your portfolio, to additional documents section in the application process.

• 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.

• Please include 1-2 influencers you see as great fits for our brand.

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.