About Us:
Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence. As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create exceptional, tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top institutional investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.
At Short Story, we celebrate petiteness, boldness, and modern womanhood. Our culture combines an insatiable hunger for data, an unwavering commitment to creating superior products, and a hustle startup mentality. We have a strong sense of urgency. Since 2019, we've cultivated a team of dedicated problem solvers and fashion enthusiasts. We're excited for you to join us on this exhilarating journey.
We’re hiring a Styling Team Lead to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for fashion, excellent time management skills, loves working with all kinds of people and has a client-focused mindset. You should have an interest in startups, e-commerce, and tech. You will report directly to Styling Leadership. You will be responsible for successfully managing a team of 20-30 remote, part-time Stylists. The ability to work cross-functionally to execute projects and drive results is a must.
Day to Day
- Management: Manage, develop, and inspire. You will directly manage a Team of 20-30 part-time remote stylists and ensure your Team is meeting all business goals as well as styling and delighting clients yourself.
- Business Operations: You will own your Team's operational functions including schedule compliance, box completion, time-off/sick time, and hour approvals.
- Training: You will lead All Stylist Calls, host 1:1’s for each of your Team members, onboard new Stylists, and create an engaging and rewarding employee experience.
- Coaching: Coach your team members to improve overall Styling success and execute personalized performance plans when needed.
- Interview: Assess new Stylist candidates, conduct interviews, and help in the overall hiring process.
About You
- You’re interested in early stage startup experience and growing a company culture
- You must be flexible, able to wear many hats, and enjoy helping others succeed
- You have a history of building strong teams, driving results, and developing talent
- Building a company from the ground up is an exciting challenge for you
- You’re able to work independently and make sound decisions
- You’re able to translate client experience into Styling
- Your focus is on doing the right thing for people, clients, and the world
- You’re able to build measures to manage teams and track performance
- You’re ready to create new processes both physically and technically
Qualifications
- 4+ years of established leadership experience in managing a team of 20-30 stylists (previous Stylist experience is a plus)
- You have amazing verbal and written skills
- You are organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, and have a growth mindset
- You have a strong analytical background and well versed in Excel and Powerpoint
- Must have high interest in e-commerce, fashion, consumer brands, and emerging technologies
- You must be comfortable working on a small team where your ideas and efforts will have direct application
- Previous experience working in e-commerce or a tech startup is a big plus
Why Short Story
- The opportunity to be involved in an early stage start-up and build the culture
- The opportunity to build a unique business from the ground up
- The ability to support petite women better than ever before
- You will immediately make an impact
- The opportunity to help take a start-up from the starting line to success
Benefits And Compensation
- Full-time · Mid-Senior level
- Early stage compensation package
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced founding team
- Opportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed start-up
