Urban Outfitters Apparel Design Intern Summer 2026 - Men's

Urban Outfitters is looking for an Apparel Design Intern to join us for the Summer. This intern will support the Men's team in the overall design and development of new apparel.

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 which they choose to pursue. Our paid internship program also offers a summer full of intern
focused events including exposure to our senior leadership across the business in small group
settings, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips & for those qualified a chance to interview
for a full-time job opportunity. See for yourself what our past & present interns are up
to @urbncareers!

The URBN 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/1 through 8/7 at our Home Office in
Philadelphia, PA.

Summer Internship Program Application Process:
   
1. Apply to one (1) internship posting that best suits your interest & skills. If there is a project component required for the design internship position you are applying for, you will be notified directly by 11/8. If requested to complete a project, it is required that you submit this to be considered for a position. 
 
2. Complete Video Interview: Candidates selected will receive an email with a link to complete a
video Interview. You will have 2 days to complete this portion of the application once the email
is received.  
 
3. Interviews will be scheduled with our internal teams, continuing on a rolling basis.   
 
Applications will close at 5:00pm EST on November 3rd, 2025.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design or a related field

• Strong interest in women’s fashion, youth culture, and the Urban Outfitters aesthetic

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); experience with CLO 3D or similar software is a plus

• Excellent sketching and visual communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn in a creative, fast-paced environment
  
  

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience in apparel design and product development

• Exposure to seasonal planning, trend forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration

• Mentorship from experienced designers and creative leaders

• A behind-the-scenes look at how a leading lifestyle brand brings fashion collections to life

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

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.