Free People Styling Intern (Fall 2026)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Free People is looking for a Styling Intern for Fall 2026 to support on-figure and product styling across apparel, accessories, shoes, and wellness items for ecommerce shoots. You will work in the Photo Studio with the styling team and collaborate with Photography, Merchandising, and Studio Coordinators.

This role requires a passion for brand identity, awareness of trends, strong organization, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication in a collaborative studio environment.
• Genuine passion for on-figure styling and current/future fashion trends.
• Willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples before shoots: steam, hang, organize, lint roll, and lay out accessories.
• Maintain on-set organization and assist lead stylist with fittings and look completion.
• Refine styling techniques on set and collaborate with colleagues to record data for Shop the Look.
• Keep styling areas clean and organized; support cross-functional teams during shoots.
• Create trend presentations and research styling techniques and fashion trends.

Job description

Role Summary

Free People is looking for a Styling Intern to join us forFall 2026. 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.

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:

• Create a trend concept board focused on FW 2027 featuring tears of images (still life 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.