Rent the Runway

Remote Part-Time Customer Experience Associate

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Job Description: Customer Experience Associate

Employment Type: Part-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: $16/hr (MA, CO, OR, TX, IL, AZ, VA, FL) / $14.50/hr (TN, KS)


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. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, 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, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”


About the Team:

The Customer Experience team lives and breathes our mission of empowering our customers to feel amazing. We've been called fit gurus, shipping virtuosos, and even fashion therapists. Customer Experience is truly the heart of our business and has a major impact on our continued success. You will be working on a great team with supportive team leaders.


About the Job:

As Customer Experience Associates (CXAs) at RTR, you'll ensure every customer enjoys the Cinderella Experience synonymous with our brand. Serving as subject matter experts, CXAs deliver empathetic, detail-oriented solutions across all potential channels: social media, live chat, email, phones, and SMS. Our agents understand the passion for resilience, flexibility, multitasking, and knowledge of RTR’s policies. In our highly fast-paced environment, meeting productivity and quality metric goals aligned in our CX work guidelines are vital.

With part-time hours at 20 per week, our CXA’s are expected to flex between 15-29 hours per week based on seasonal business demands. CX Agents adapt seamlessly, ready to fulfill various roles or shift focus with little notice.


Training:

New hires embark on a comprehensive 4-week virtual training, Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm EST. This rigorous program covers orientation, CX interaction preparation, real-time live chat and email experience, and culminates in a knowledge assessment ensuring readiness for production.

All new hires MUST attend our 4-week virtual training, Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm EST beginning on May 19, 2025. You will go through orientation and a robust training period to prepare you for CX interactions. Upon completion of this period, you will be required to pass an assessment that will test knowledge gained during training. You will begin your part-time shift after the training period is complete.


Available Shift Times:

  • Monday-Friday: 9 am - 1 pm EST
  • Wednesday-Saturday: Wednesday-Friday 2 pm - 7 pm EST; Saturday 1 pm - 6 pm EST
  • Sunday-Wednesday: Sunday (1 pm - 6 pm) + Monday-Wednesday (2 pm - 7 pm)

Location Requirements:

This is a remote role. Candidates must reside as permanent residents in one of the following states (international remote work is prohibited):

  • Massachusetts
  • Colorado
  • Oregon
  • Texas
  • Illinois
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Virginia
  • Tennessee
  • Kansas

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver exceptional service and cultivate positive lifetime relationships with customers across all Rent the Runway communication channels—phone, email, live chat, social media, and SMS.
  • In order for RTR to thrive and meet business needs... (content truncated)

Skills

Customer Service
Social Media
Live Chat
Email Support
Phone Support
SMS Support
Resilience
Flexibility
Multitasking

Rent the Runway

Fashion rental service for designer clothing

About Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway offers a service that allows customers to rent designer clothing and accessories, primarily targeting women who want to update their wardrobe without the commitment of buying items. The company operates on a subscription model with various plans that provide flexibility, such as a set number of items per month or unlimited swaps. Customers can also opt for one-time rentals for special occasions. Rent the Runway manages all logistics, including dry cleaning and shipping, making the rental process easy for users. Unlike traditional retailers, Rent the Runway promotes sustainability by reducing the need for fast fashion and minimizing waste, appealing to those who value both style and environmental responsibility. The goal of Rent the Runway is to provide a convenient, affordable, and sustainable alternative to owning clothing.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$390.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

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!
Flexible Work Policy: Hybrid Work - when our corporate employees return to the office post COVID they will have the option to work remotely 2-3 days a week, in accordance with Company policies.

Risks

Increased competition from Walmart's Style Tour may draw potential customers away.
Focus on in-person events may strain Rent the Runway's traditionally eCommerce resources.
The new subscription tier may not attract enough customers to offset expansion costs.

Differentiation

Rent the Runway offers a unique 'closet in the cloud' service.
The company provides access to 550+ designer brands at a fraction of retail prices.
Proprietary technology and reverse logistics set Rent the Runway apart from competitors.

Upsides

AI-driven personalization enhances customer satisfaction and retention for Rent the Runway.
The new $119/month subscription tier aims to expand Rent the Runway's customer base.
In-person events and experiences boost customer engagement and brand presence.

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