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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
The internship’s main objective is to support and be a part of our Urban Outfitters Buying teams.
With opportunities in our Womenswear and Menswear Apparel, Accessories and Renewal (Vintage) product areas, you will have the opportunity to express any specific interest to establish the best fit.
You will learn to develop key buying skills with the support of your team.
What you'll do
- Provide administrative support to the buying team covering relevant issues/queries.
- Accurately inputting orders on internal systems.
- Cross departmental exposure within buying, core planning, marketing, and the studio.
- Work closely with our website and photo studio teams using internal systems.
- Learning the importance of a critical path. Working on PO tracking and management; helping to ensuring POs are delivered in a timely manner to support stock flow. Maintaining internal systems with accurate information updates.
- Sample management: working with our vendor base to track samples, passing samples for web photography, general sample organization, arranging for meetings and sign offs.
- Learning how we fit a garment. With responsibilities for typing and sending fit comments.
- Carrying out trend and competitor research and reports.
- Supporting the team creating presentations and picture packs.
- Responsible for ad-hoc tasks, e.g. sending out courier packages.
- Working to deadlines.
- Experience key meetings and learn how they fit into the Buying Cycle.
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 buying office
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
