Sample Coordinator
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About the role
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. Rent the Runway is looking for a highly organized and proactive Sample Coordinator to join our Fashion team. In this role, you will be the engine behind our studio workflow, supporting the daily management of our product samples. You will manage the lifecycle of our inventory to ensure every item is ready for its high-volume photo shoots. As part of the Fashion team, your work ensures our shared closet is visually represented at its best for our customers. This role requires a process-oriented mindset and the ability to pivot between multiple requests to keep the studio running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end process for ordering, tracking, and managing all incoming and outgoing samples.
- Act as the primary point of contact between key stakeholders to communicate sample availability and timelines.
- Support the Sample Team in day-to-day operations to ensure samples are prepped according to production standards.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in the sample flow and develop solutions to keep the creative team moving.
- Utilize Excel and Airtable to track high volumes of inventory with a high level of accuracy.
- About You
- You have proven experience in a fast-paced environment; experience in a studio or fashion environment is a plus.
- You are remarkably organized, live for a good system, and have a keen ability to multitask.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to keep all parties informed.
- You are tech-savvy with a strong working knowledge of Excel and are comfortable navigating inventory management systems.
- You have a sharp eye for detail and a dedicated, collaborative spirit.
- You are flexible and solution-oriented in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
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Sample Coordinator Location: Bushwick, NY (Studio) Department: Fashion
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