Free People Styling Intern

Free People is looking for a Styling intern to join us for the Summer. 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. 

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 @urbnearlycareers! 

The URBN 2025 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/2 through 8/8 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.  

Summer Internship Program Application Process:

• Apply to one (1) internship posting that best suits your interest & skills.  If there is a project component in the application (see below within role qualifications), it is required that you submit this to be considered for a position.  This is due at the time of your application submission.

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 4th 2024. 

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. 

• 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: 

In addition to your application and resume, to be considered for this role you must submit a Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred). This is due at the time of your application submission. Once you complete your project, please upload it to additional documents section in the application process.

• Create a marketing campaign concept board focused on Fall 2025 featuring tears of images (still life styling, editorial, artistic, branding, etc.) that you find aspirational for the brand’s creative direction and could be used as a potential collective campaign idea across email, digital and social platforms  

• You may use visuals from blogs, Instagram, magazines, etc. to show your point of view but be sure to think like a marketer when pulling your aspirational tears and compiling the concept board.  

• Be sure to include 2-3 influencers you could see as partners with this Fall 2025 campaign and why you think they would be great fits with our brand. 

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.