<h2><strong>About Us:</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>About the Job: </strong></h2> <p>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. </p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepping for and participating in seasonal development, bringing insights based on customer needs, product performance, industry trends, and data analytics</li> <li>Ensure initial style is created within our Product Lifecycle Management system and is updated throughout the season, including tracking sustainability metrics</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Finalize order details with Manager </li> <li>Key all Purchase Orders, manage and track Purchase Orders throughout the season.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cataloging of product attributes in a management database with emphasis on product lifetime maintenance </li> <li>Work regularly with external vendors/agents regarding the status of samples, delivery & initial costing. </li> <li>Attend fittings with manufacturers and recommend fit corrections based on our wear rate & fit analytics</li> <li>Projecting on order accurately to ensure timely delivery of merchandise through communication with merchant teams, and external vendors</li> <li>Partnering with accounts payable to identify proper pricing and terms on invoices and inventory payments</li> <li>Timely execution of weekly standard reporting, analysis and recaps by category and vendor performance highlighting business opportunities and liabilities to the entire merchandising teams</li> <li>Partner with Merchandising and Operations Team to ensure new merchandise meets durability standards and assist with inventory maintenance issues as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You hold a Bachelor’s degree</li> <li>1 year, related industry/internship experience is a plus</li> <li>Proactive with collaborative working style and can excel in a fast-paced, high growth environment</li> <li>Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Open to learning new systems.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>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</li> <li>Results and deadline-oriented with a strong sense of follow through </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.</li> <li>Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.</li> <li>Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!</li> <li>Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).</li> <li>Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.</li> <li>401k match - an investment in your future.</li> <li>Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!</li> <li>Office centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.</li> </ul> <p><em>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, ag