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Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and 55 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
Sound like you, why not join us?
Role summary
This internship is an amazing opportunity to be part of our Urban Outfitters Design Teams. To work within our Menswear team which is an integral part of our growing UO business in Europe.
What you'll do
- Reacting quickly to new trends, colour, & print- communicating this regularly with the design team
- Customising ready for Sign-offs
- Sketching, Cadding, Colour ups
- Assist with the designing for multiple departments with the guidance of your line manager
- Assisting the team on colour and print trend packs and catwalk presentations
- Managing daily / weekly tasks in line with ways of working
- Preparation for Departmental Meetings, from helping with key items packs, to fabric boards or Customising samples.
- Assist on creating colour palettes for the business- using Pantone and swatches
- General Design Admin
What you'll need
- You must be an undergraduate student at a UK University undertaking an accredited placement year or currently working in one of our URBN stores.
- You must be available for 1-year full time from July 2022 until July 2023.
- A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent
- A love for fashion and be interested in the market at large
- Ability to multitask in our fast-paced Head Office
- Strong drawing skills - hand drawing & CAD
- Technical Skills Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design)
- Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Sewing skills and basic pattern cutting knowledge
The perks
Work-life balance
- Flexible start and finish times
- Bring your dog to work
Wellbeing
- Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance
Employee Discount
- Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)
Community
- One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
Travel
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
Continued Development
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
