IT Support Specialist, Rent the Runway
$62-75k
5 days a week in office (Secaucus, NJ)
Women's clothing subscription service
Job no longer available
Women's clothing subscription service
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$62-75k
5 days a week in office (Secaucus, NJ)
1001+ employees
Company mission
Rent the Runway's mission is to power women to feel their best every day.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a go getter, organized, articulate and a people person
- 2-4 years IT Support experience
- Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; proven ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple tasks in an efficient and timely fashion
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Must be able to work in a team environment and independently
- Previous ticketing system experience (Jira knowledge is a plus)
- Able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment
- Experience with automated management and deployment (Jamf, SCCM, WSUS)
- Scripting (Powershell) knowledge
- Active Directory Experience
- Extensive hardware knowledge
- Experience with Mobile and Smart Devices (Android, Apple)
- Knowledge of Microsoft/Apple/Chrome and Server Operating systems
- Experience troubleshooting VPN and remote connectivity/access issues
- Fully adept with Microsoft Office and Google Apps
- Understanding of network infrastructure such as routers, firewalls, switches
- TCP/UDP/IP/SIP/SSH/Telnet/FTP knowledge
- You have the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion
What the job involves
- The IT team at Rent the Runway is the backbone of our company's success
- We are a close-knit and innovative group, focused on empowering every internal department with best-in-class support and technology
- Our mission is to provide excellent customer service and build a seamless, efficient technical environment for all our employees, enabling them to disrupt the fashion industry and achieve our business goals
- We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Specialist to join our dynamic team
- In this role, you will be the face of IT for Rent the Runway, providing essential technical support and ensuring our employees have the tools they need to drive our mission forward
- In this role, you will work closely with the IT Site Lead to manage day to day work within Rent The Runway
- This person is both technical as well as customer service oriented
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues for our team members across hardware, software, and network services, ensuring a seamless workflow
- You will be the first point of contact for all technical issues, playing a critical role in keeping our entire company—from our creative teams to our logistics specialists—running smoothly
- Follow the IT Service Desk standard processes and procedures
- Manage and prioritize incoming support requests using our ticketing system to ensure timely resolution and high customer satisfaction
- Friendly and courteous demeanor with an emphasis on strong customer service
- Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services
- Provide IT desktop support for Microsoft Windows, Apple MAC OS, Mobile devices, Managed print end points and other emerging technologies
- Provide support to remote sites via remote control tools as well as provide support to remote users
- Support Video Conferencing, Audio Video events, and video streaming
- Experience with Apple JAMF and Microsoft SCCM a plus
- Balances multiple priorities and be able to adjust to changing work demands and shifting focus
- After hours, shift schedule, on-call and some weekend work are expected as required by business needs
Our take
Rent the Runway seeks to profit from two important trends in apparel consumption: wanting to stay on top of the latest fashion trends while living and purchasing sustainably. By providing a platform for women to rent designer pieces, its users can have it all.
The company allows users to rent, subscribe, or buy designer apparel and accessories. It achieves this with its network of partnerships with hundreds of top designers and managing the crucial but complicated logistics in-house. It offers its partnered brands sophisticated analytics about potential customers in return for lower prices on designer garments.
Rent the Runway is now focused on diversifying revenue streams while reducing its costs. Its recent partnership with Amazon is an example of this new direction: while it will use this channel to sell clothes previously rented through its platform, it will, for the first time, be selling new clothes based on rental items modified in line with market data.
While moves such as this may well shift Rent the Runway towards profitability, it also risks undercutting the company's central message of sustainability and supporting the circular economy. The company believes that by creating better quality clothing, it will nonetheless be aiding in the fight against fast fashion. Time will tell if this move helps or hinders the sustainability movement, but it is likely to boost Rent the Runway's bottom line regardless.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Apr 2020
$80m
SERIES G
Mar 2019
$125m
SERIES F
Total funding: $401.2m
Company benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off including annual leave, 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
- Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts
- 401k match
- Work from home opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental care and dependents care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
- Competitive Stakeholder Pension - taking care of your future
- Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
- Hybrid Work - our corporate employees have the option to work remotely 3 days a week, in accordance with Company policies
Company HQ
Hudson Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Jennifer Hyman
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board)Prior to Rent the Runway, was director of business development at IMG where she focused on the creation of new media businesses for IMG's fashion division.
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