Product Development Assistant

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.

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. 

• →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

• 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