Summer 2027 Design Internship: Home Decor & Textiles

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

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.