Rent The Runway · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Chief of Staff
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$219K/yr - $274K/yr
7+ years expRent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. The Chief of Staff serves as the singular liaison with the CEO, ensuring alignment across the organization behind RTR’s critical priorities and their flawless execution.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Facilitate Executive Operating Model: Steward and manage the "rhythm of the business" for the company's leadership. This includes: stewarding the quarterly and semi-quarterly planning process, managing quarterly earnings announcement processes, tracking company-level OKRs, and setting the agenda and cadence for executive and all-hands meetings
Own High-Stakes Communications & Materials: Lead the creation, research, and refinement of materials for high-stakes audiences, including Company Town Halls, Board of Directors meetings, investor communications, and external C-level conversations
Serve as a Strategic & Operational Partner to the CEO: Identify, evaluate and execute cross-functional, special initiatives, both internal (high-profile company priorities) and external (M&A, strategic investments, and strategic partnership opportunities), acting as an extension of the CEO when necessary
Administrative Support for the CEO: Meticulously manage all aspects of our CEO’s business calendar, schedule, travel, and Board of Directors meeting scheduling and coordination, including managing our Deputy Chief of Staff for support
Qualification
Required
Education: MBA Preferred
Experience: 7-10 years of work experience, ideally a blend of: An analytical and strategy-focused role, ideally from a from a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or similar environment; An operating role working with executive level stakeholders to drive significant impact across a business
Communication: Impeccable written and verbal communication and presentation abilities. You must be able to interact with individuals at all levels, including senior executives and board members, handling sensitive situations with poise and discretion. Corporate comms experience a plus
Strategic Acumen: You have the ability to identify, analyze and make recommendations regarding overall company strategy, strategic opportunities, etc
Operator's Mindset: A natural multitasker with a nimble business mind. You are focused on developing creative solutions and can juggle multiple competing tasks and demands without losing attention to detail
Financial Analysis: Strong financial analysis skillset, able to assess, analyze and model financial outcomes of strategic projects, opportunities, etc
Scoping Work: Skilled at tackling ambiguous problems and defining and executing strategies that clarify the problem statement, drive alignment, and deliver quantifiable business impact
High-Velocity Environment: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving organization with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with varying priorities and drive creative solutions and commitment to a shared goal
Dual-Focus: A 'no task is too small' mindset, combined with the ability to think strategically at a 30,000-foot view
Passion: Experience in or a strong passion for fashion-tech, e-commerce, or the resale economy
Benefits
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.
Company
Rent The Runway
Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Rent The Runway has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (6)
2023 (5)
2022 (4)
2021 (16)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$658.65MKey Investors
Ares ManagementSuRo CapitalBain Capital Ventures,Franklin Templeton
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $12.5M
2025-08-21Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2021-10-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer Hyman
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Fleiss
Co-Founder & Board Member
Recent News
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