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Assistant Buyer

Rent the Runway

Pay: $48,527 – $60,659 per year

Brooklyn, NYFull-time · Hybrid · Entry levelListed until 8 December 2026
From the official careers page · checked

The role

Support Rent the Runway’s Fashion Team with seasonal buying, assortment analysis and designer relationships. Maintain purchase orders, track deliveries and assess performance to inform buying decisions.

What you'll do

  • Prepare for market appointments and support seasonal buys using customer insights, product data and fashion trends.
  • Create and maintain purchase orders and keep product attributes accurate across systems.
  • Coordinate with buyers, logistics and brand partners to track orders and support timely delivery.
  • Work with accounts payable to resolve invoice pricing, payment and terms discrepancies.
  • Produce weekly reports, analyze category and vendor performance, and flag opportunities and challenges.
  • Partner with merchandising and operations on merchandise durability standards and inventory maintenance.

What they're looking for

  • At least one year in a related industry role or relevant internships.
  • Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business or a related field preferred, not required.
  • Strong sales data analysis, organization and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, with adaptability to new systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Pay

$48,527 – $60,659 per year base pay, as published by the employer. Bonuses, equity and benefits, where offered, are confirmed by the employer.

This summary was written by Style Serum from the job posted on the Rent the Runway careers page, checked on 8 November 2026. Always read the full original posting before applying. View original posting