Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.  

 We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. 

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

• Progressive — we move with the mood 
• Creative — we champion limitless minds 
• Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
• Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
• Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

 Role Summary

Ever wanted to see how Urban Outfitters actually works? This is your chance to see our brand from behind the scene. We’re launching a 4-week paid Summer Work Experience Program at our Brick Lane Head Office!

From July 7th to July 30th, you’ll be embedded within the world of UO, focusing on either a Creative or Analytical pathway to see exactly how a global fashion brand functions and an insight into future careers.

What the Intern will be doing

This is an inside look at the brand and how it runs day-to-day. We have two pathways that you could be placed on, either Creative or Analytical.

• Creative: Moving through the Marketing, Buying, Garment Tech and Store Environment departments.
• Analytical: Deep dive into the logic of fashion with Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance and Ecommerce.

Regardless of your track, you’ll rotate departments every 2–3 days, meaning you’ll meet more people, see a variety of projects, and gain valuable experience in a short window of time.

What Urban Outfitters is looking for:

• An interest in UO: You’re a fan of the brand and have a genuine interest in seeing how the fashion industry works behind the scenes.
• Curiosity: You’re excited to explore different career paths within a Fashion Retailer.
• Openness: Since you’ll be rotating through different teams every few days, you just need a positive attitude and a willingness to learn something new.
• Availability: You are 100% available to be at our Brick Lane HQ from Tuesday to Friday between July 7th and July 30th.

The Perks

During the 4-week role, you will have access to:

• Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!
• Access to our fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships.
• Access to online development courses available to URBN employees. 

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.