Free People is looking for a Photo Studio Intern to join us for the Summer. Our photo studio intern will assist daily with the on-going, ever-changing excitement of our studios. Assisting with product sample preparation, shoot set up, collaboration and trend research.
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 they choose to pursue. Our paid internship program also offers a summer full of internfocused events, including exposure to senior leadership through small-group settings, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips, and, for those who qualify, the opportunity to interview for a full-time position. See for yourself what our past and present interns are up to @urbncareers!The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA. Summer Internship Program Application Process:
1) Apply to one (1) internship posting that best aligns with your interests and skills. If there is a project component included in the application (see role qualifications below), it is required and must be submitted at the time of application to be considered for the position.
2) Complete a Video Interview: Candidates selected to move forward will receive an email with a link to complete a video interview. Once the email is received, candidates will have two (2) days to complete this portion of the application.
3) Interviews with our internal teams will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
4) To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information regarding your application, please make sure URBN is added to your safe senders or contacts so our emails do not go to spam. If you are using a school email address, please also include a personal email address in your profile as an alternate point of contact.
Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.Role Responsibilities
- Assist in set up and tear down of studio equipment, sets, and lighting fixtures
- Oversee equipment inventory and inspect to ensure all is fully operational
- Organize and properly size incoming photos in preparation for retouching
- Collaborate with team for upcoming creative shoots by offering ideas, tears, locations, etc.
- Assist with digital technology needs
- Understanding of existing shooting processes for high volume production of all photography
- Ability to operate a digital camera and other equipment (tripod stands, strobe lights, etc.)
- Proficient at operating MAC computer and Capture One
- Detail oriented, creative thinker, passionate about photography, and eager to learn
- Strong communication, time management, and prioritization skills
Project Requirement:
In addition to your application and resume, to be considered for this role please submit a Free People Campaign Concept Board (8.5 X 11 PDF format is preferred)· Once you complete your project, please upload it, along with your portfolio, to the additional documents section in the application process.
- Create a concept board for a Fall 2027 Free People Product Campaign. Please include imagery you think best represents the Free People brand, including product and art direction inspiration.
- Pull tears of imagery from Streetwear, Pinterest, Social, runway, etc. to show your point of view.
- We are looking for forward thinkers showing future inspirational trends that move beyond where we are currently or where we have been, so show us fun trends we should have in our assortment!
Our team is inspired by story telling and art direction so please make this as visually creative and compelling as you want!
This is the creative part of the application - so have fun with it!
The PerksURBN 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
EEO StatementURBN 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.
Skills Required
- Understanding of shooting processes for high-volume photography production
- Ability to operate a digital camera and photography equipment, including tripods and strobe lights
- Proficiency with a Mac computer
- Proficiency with Capture One
- Detail-oriented, creative, passionate about photography, and eager to learn
- Strong communication, time management, and prioritization skills
- Submit a Free People Fall 2027 campaign concept board in PDF format
- Submit a portfolio with the application
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick leave, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, and paid parental leave are listed for eligible full-time employees. These elements are presented as part of a broad leave program that enhances the overall benefits package.
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What We Do
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) is a global consumer-brand portfolio comprising Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Anthropologie Weddings, Terrain, Menus & Venues, and Nuuly. The company creates unique retail experiences with a focus on creativity and pleasing customers. Its brands cultivate communities and provide inclusive platforms where customers, coworkers, partners, and followers can express themselves through creative expression and community.
