Assistant Stylist

Assistant Stylist

Location: Bushwick Style Studio, Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Senior Styling Manager

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 hundreds of 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

As an Assistant Stylist at Rent the Runway, you are the backbone of our visual production. You will work on the front lines of our Bushwick Style Studio, supporting our lead stylists to ensure every garment looks its best before it hits the site. From managing the flow of high-end inventory to keeping our sets organized and efficient, your work directly impacts the quality of our e-commerce imagery.

We are looking for a high-energy individual who is as meticulous about organization as they are passionate about fashion. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the styling space, prepping samples, and ensuring that our fast-paced studio environment runs efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• On-Set Support: Partner with stylists on set to steam, prep, and organize clothing rails for daily high-volume photoshoots (both On-Form and On-Model).
• Sample Management: Work hand-in-hand with the Samples team to ensure all stock is accounted for, styles are prepped ahead of schedule, and styling decks are completed on time.
• Space & Inventory Stewardship: Maintain a pristine styling closet and set area. You will be responsible for the "after-care" of our products—ensuring items are returned to sample coordinators in perfect condition and properly tracked.
• Workflow Optimization: Collaborate with Production and Studio Managers to identify workflow bottlenecks and help implement improvements to studio efficiency.
• Creative Versatility: Assist on ad-hoc projects including social media content, editorial shoots, and other brand initiatives that support the broader business goals.
• Problem Solving: Actively communicate with the Samples team to resolve any inventory discrepancies and address studio challenges in real-time.

About You

• Experience: You have at least 6+ months of experience as a styling assistant or in a similar fast-paced studio environment.
• Fashion Savvy: You possess a deep passion for the industry and a strong working knowledge of designers, trends, and garment construction.
• The "Can-Do" Mindset: You are a team player who is happy to "wear many hats." You show initiative, aren’t afraid to ask questions, and thrive under the pressure of a busy set.
• Tech Literate: You are comfortable using Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs to track inventory and manage creative decks.
• Reliable & Proactive: You have an excellent work ethic and the ability to anticipate the needs of the lead stylist before they even ask.

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 hourly rate for this position is $27.00. 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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