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Fashion Product Development Assistant

RemoteRemoteInternship$48,527–$60,659 /yrPosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

Product Development Assistant
Co-Manufacturing Team
seasonal development
customer needs
product performance
industry trends
data analytics
Product Lifecycle Management system
sustainability metrics
Purchase Orders

Nice to have

related industry/internship experience
fashion

Role summary

Rent the Runway (RTR) is seeking an entrepreneurial Product Development Assistant to support the Co-Manufacturing Team. This role involves operational support, advancing business processes, and learning key functions within a fast-paced, collaborative fashion environment. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, cataloging product attributes, working with external vendors on samples and costing, attending fittings, projecting orders, processing invoices, and executing weekly reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 1 year of related experience, strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and a keen interest in fashion. This is a hybrid role with a salary range of $48,527 to $60,659 annually.

About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times.

About the Job:

Rent the Runway’s Fashion Team is seeking an entrepreneurial Product Development Assistant with great energy and sharp interpersonal skills. The Product Development Assistant will support the Co-Manufacturing Team in advancing the business while learning key processes and providing operational support. Our team is filled with passionate go-getters and is extremely collaborative - you will work with almost every team within the organization. We are in search of someone who can multitask, and has a keen desire to learn, grow and engage with our highly driven team.

What You’ll Do:

Prepping for and participating in seasonal development, bringing insights based on customer needs, product performance, industry trends, and data analytics

Ensure initial style is created within our Product Lifecycle Management system and is updated throughout the season, including tracking sustainability metrics

Finalize order details with Manager

Key all Purchase Orders, manage and track Purchase Orders throughout the season.

Cataloging of product attributes in a management database with emphasis on product lifetime maintenance

Work regularly with external vendors/agents regarding the status of samples, delivery & initial costing.

Attend fittings with manufacturers and recommend fit corrections based on our wear rate & fit analytics

Projecting on order accurately to ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication with merchant teams, and external vendors

Partnering with accounts payable to identify proper pricing and terms on invoices and inventory payments

Timely execution of weekly standard reporting, analysis and recaps by category and vendor performance highlighting business opportunities and liabilities to the entire merchandising teams

Partner with Merchandising and Operations Team to ensure new merchandise meets durability standards and assist with inventory maintenance issues as needed

About You:

You hold a Bachelor’s degree

1 year, related industry/internship experience is a plus

Proactive with collaborative working style and can excel in a fast-paced, high growth environment

Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Open to learning new systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead by example with a high standard of professionalism, interest in and up to date on fashion, and excited about Rent the Runway

Results and deadline-oriented with a strong sense of follow through

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.

Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.

Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!

Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).

Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.

401k match - an investment in your future.

Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!

Office centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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The anticipated base salary for this position is $48,527 to $60,659. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. .

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