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Salary: USD 48,527 - 60,659 / annual
Rent the Runway is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its Fashion Team at the Brooklyn headquarters. This role supports the Buying Department's strategic initiatives while providing deep exposure to the fashion industry and circular economy business model.
You will work across the company's buying operations, collaborating with hundreds of designer partners. Key responsibilities include:
• Scheduling and attending market appointments with strategic assortment plans and data-backed insights
• Participating in seasonal buys, leveraging customer behavior, product performance, and industry trend analysis
• Creating, updating, and maintaining purchase orders while ensuring product attribute accuracy across management databases
• Monitoring and projecting inventory orders to guarantee on-time delivery, liaising with Buyers, Logistics, and Brand Partners
• Collaborating with accounts payable to resolve pricing and terms discrepancies
• Executing weekly performance reports, analyzing category and vendor metrics, and identifying business opportunities
• Supporting cross-functional initiatives with Merchandising and Operations teams
• Monitoring fashion and competitor trends, bringing insights and findings to the team
Rent the Runway pioneered the "Closet in the Cloud" concept and has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry with a sustainable, subscription-based rental model. The company offers designer apparel and accessories from 700+ brand partners and has been named to CNBC's "Disruptor 50" five times.
The team is known for its passion, collaborative ethos, and entrepreneurial spirit. You'll have opportunities to learn from every interaction and contribute meaningfully to a high-growth organization.
Benefits include paid time off, universal paid parental leave, paid sabbatical after 5 years, exclusive employee discounts, comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage from day 1, 401(k) match, and remote work flexibility on Fridays.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred (not required)
• At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships
• Exceptional ability to analyze sales data and trends
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite; adaptable to learning new systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, and research-minded; able to incorporate feedback constructively
• Results and deadline-oriented with strong follow-through
• Strong sense of style and current knowledge of fashion trends and designers (highly desirable)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on team projects
• Ownership mentality and ability to excel in fast-paced, high-growth environments
