Summer Home Décor Buying Intern – Trend Scout

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

URBN is seeking a paid Summer Internship in the Home Buying team for decor and gifting enthusiasts. The intern will present trend insights, manage brand samples, and assist with seasonal assortment selections.

Open to rising seniors, the program runs 6/7–8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, with intern-focused events and potential for a full-time interview. Apply through urbncareers.com.

Qualifications

• Requires merchandising or related field; retail experience preferred.
• Passion for trending home decor items and giftables.
• Digital/social media awareness with brand storytelling.
• Experience with Google and Microsoft programs.
• Urban Outfitters customer focus and social media immersion.

Responsibilities

• Research and present emerging macro-trends and forward‑thinking brand concepts.
• Support end‑to‑end sample handoff and track shoot priorities across studios, merchandising and marketing.
• Maintain organization of the sample closet and inbound inventory.
• Monitor viral content and cultural moments; translate into promotional strategies.
• Curate picture packs to support presentations and executive alignments.
• Conduct weekly market research on pricing and product shifts to inform buying decisions.
• Propose digital improvements to elevate the online customer journey.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Home decor trends

Social media savvy

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Merchandising major

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

URBN is seeking a paid Summer Internship in the Home Buying team for decor and gifting enthusiasts. The intern will present trend insights, manage brand samples, and assist with seasonal assortment selections.

Open to rising seniors, the program runs 6/7–8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, with intern-focused events and potential for a full-time interview. Apply through urbncareers.com.