Senior Creative Director

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, accessories and home decor from 700+ 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 Job: Rent the Runway is looking for a Creative Director to join our dynamic marketing team.  You are joining a new leadership team and working closely with the VP of brand marketing and creative to launch impactful campaigns that are anchored in editorial and storytelling to acquire a new customer, inspire and retain an existing customer, resulting in growth.  You will partner closely with the VP of brand marketing and cross functional leadership team to create a unified brand experience to drive brand awareness.  You understand that creativity is at the center of today’s successful brands and have been a part of a brand/agency that has pushed the boundaries to stand out.  You are a big picture thinker who can conceptualize and manage the larger brand vision.  What You’ll Do: Lead, direct and inspire a team of art directors, graphic designers, video editors, copywriters and outside agency support creating award winning work that comes from strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborations Create Bold and brand exciting campaigns that celebrate the brand’s positioning and pillars.   Deliver thoughtful creative solutions that differentiates and strengthens RTR market position and business results Oversee the strategy and design of multiple touchpoints, such as brand campaigns, print and digital assets, video production, post-production, all website content, social media, email/SMS marketing, partnership support, media/ads and events Manage and oversee in-house studio creating a highly functioning team that understands and executes the brand vision Source and partner with creative agencies (when needed) to deliver world-class campaigns, media and content to elevate the brand Drive your team to operational excellence to scale and create all assets that are needed to succeed in today’s marketing/brand landscape Promote continual creative improvement and actively contributes to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability Create, ensure and delegate all the company’s visuals are consistent and on brand – developing brand style guides that are detailed, clear and speak to today’s consumer Work closely with marketing team to secure all projects are delivered on-time and within the defined budget allocations About You: 10+ years progressive creative vision and design experience on the brand or agency side 4+ years as a creative director with managerial experience Beautiful and exceptional portfolio with demonstrated versatility across all media and channels Exceptional creative chops, strategic thinker and proven leadership style Passionate about fashion, luxury, beauty and environmental responsibility 360 campaign experience with a clear understanding of how each marketing channel creatively needs to be unlocked so RTR can break through, inspire and ‘wow’ new and existing customers Understands the big picture and can see ideas through all parts of the execution, creating a team of best-in-class art directors and designers A deep knowledge of the ‘new’ fashion, publishing and lifestyle verticals as it pertains to creative excellence, storytelling and how strong, meaningful creative can drive growth, loyalty and brand affinity Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an extremely disciplined and high attention to detail Experience leading and managing a team of creative thinkers and doers Comfort with being uncomfortable and willing to take creative risk Benefits: At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to: 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. Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. _________ The anticipated base salary for this position is $176,000 to $220,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. This position is also eligible for equity compensation.   Applicants to provide cover letter, resume and portfolio. By submitting your application below, you agree that you have read and acknowledge Rent the Runway's Candidate Privacy Policy, found here .