Amber Hoyle
About Amber Hoyle
Amber Hoyle is a Womenswear Buying Intern currently working at URBN in London, England. She has gained extensive experience in the fashion industry through various roles, including internships and sales positions at notable retailers.
Current Role at URBN
Amber Hoyle currently serves as a Womenswear Buying Intern at URBN, which encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has been in this role since 2020, gaining valuable experience in the fashion industry. Her internship focuses on the womenswear Blouses & One Piece department, allowing her to develop skills in buying and merchandising within a retail context.
Education and Expertise
Amber Hoyle pursued a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she achieved a BA Hons from 2018 to 2021. Prior to this, she completed her GCSEs at Malvern St James, achieving 1A*, 5A's, and 4B's. She also attended Hereford Sixth Form College, where she obtained A Levels with grades BBB from 2015 to 2017. This educational background has equipped her with foundational knowledge and expertise in fashion buying.
Previous Work Experience
Amber has accumulated diverse experience in the retail sector. She worked as a Sales Assistant at Sainsbury's for six months in 2017, followed by a two-month role at Urban Outfitters in 2019. Additionally, she spent three months as a Sales Assistant at Primark in 2019 and two years at Tommy Hilfiger from 2015 to 2017. Her experience also includes brief internships in buying at Arcadia Group Ltd and Next Ltd, enhancing her understanding of the fashion retail landscape.
Internship Experience
Amber gained significant experience through various internships in the fashion industry. She completed a buying internship at Urban Outfitters, which provided her with exposure to the womenswear sector. Additionally, she interned at Arcadia Group Ltd and Next Ltd, where she further developed her skills in buying and merchandising. These roles have contributed to her professional growth and understanding of the fashion retail environment.