Summer Apparel Design Intern – Trend, Sketch & Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

URBN Inc. Summer Internship Program invites fashion design students to gain hands-on experience across our brands, including FP Movement. Interns participate in trend research, concept development, and presentations, with mentorship from senior designers.

The program runs 6/7–8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA, offering exposure to cross-functional teams and potential full-time interviews. Applications close 10/30/2026.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; CLO 3D a plus.
• Excellent sketching and visual communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating mood boards, color palettes, and seasonal concept presentations.
• Support the design team with sketching, CADs, and technical packages.
• Help source fabrics, trims, and inspiration materials for upcoming collections.
• Organize and maintain sample libraries, swatch books, and design archives.
• Participate in fittings, design reviews, and cross‑functional meetings with buying and production teams.
• Conduct trend and market research to support design direction and innovation.
• Assist in preparing line sheets, spec sheets, and internal presentation materials.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketching

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Currently pursuing Fashion Design degree

Tools

CLO 3D

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

URBN Inc. Summer Internship Program invites fashion design students to gain hands-on experience across our brands, including FP Movement. Interns participate in trend research, concept development, and presentations, with mentorship from senior designers.

The program runs 6/7–8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA, offering exposure to cross-functional teams and potential full-time interviews. Applications close 10/30/2026.