Feature Writer-On Call

RUE GILT GROUPE; United States; Remote; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rue Gilt Groupe, Inc. is seeking an On Call Feature Writer to craft precise product copy for our online boutique. You’ll turn fabrics, silhouettes and textures into compelling descriptions, ensuring every product detail is accurate and inspiring for our members.

You will edit features and titles to uphold style guides, and collaborate with merchandising and customer experience teams to deliver fast, high-quality descriptions in a dynamic, deadline-driven fashion environment.

Qualifications

• BA in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, English or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in fashion, ecommerce and retail.
• Knowledge of brands, fashion and textiles preferred.
• Familiarity with basic programs and willingness to learn new ones.
• A dedication to detail and copyediting.
• Ability to work both independently and with a group in a dynamic team.
• Able to handle last-minute requests and fast turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Write web-ready product features in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Edit features and titles for syntax, grammar and format.
• Follow and contribute to department style guides.
• Work closely with merchandising and customer experience teams to describe products accurately.

Skills

Fashion & ecommerce interest

Brand/fabric knowledge

Copyediting

Independent & collaborative work

Fast turnaround

Education

BA in Advertising

Marketing

Communications

English

Tools

Basic software

Job description

THE ROLE: On Call Feature Writer

We’re looking for…

The Feature Writer will write our product copy, ensuring that when we put something on-site, our Members know exactly what they’re buying. From sling-backs and satchels to bracelets and rings, our team of feature writers provides the look, feel, shape and size for all products sold in our Boutiques. With a dedication to detail, our team strives to create the best customer experience possible at the product level.

What You’ll Do:

• Write web-ready product features in a fast-paced, creative environment.

• Edit features and titles for syntax, grammar and format.

• Follow and contribute to department style guides.

• Work closely with our merchandising and customer experience teams to provide an accurate and thorough description for all products.

About You:

You are a sharp, detail-oriented writer with a genuine passion for fashion, retail, and e-commerce storytelling. You have an eagle eye for grammar and syntax, transforming technical product specs—from fabrics and silhouettes to textures and fits—into clear, compelling copy. Thriving in dynamic, deadline-driven environments, you adapt effortlessly to last-minute requests and rapid turnarounds without sacrificing quality. You are an autonomous self-starter who also values close collaboration with merchandising, creative, and customer experience teams. Above all, you take pride in elevating the member experience by ensuring every product description is both accurate and inspiring.

Experience and background needed

Education

• BA in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, English or equivalent preferred.

Technical skills

• Experience in or a strong interest in fashion, ecommerce and retail.

• Knowledge of brands, fashion and textiles preferred.

• Familiarity with basic programs and willingness to learn new ones.

• A dedication to detail and copyediting.

• Must demonstrate ability to work both independently and with a group, and a willingness to be part of a dynamic team of highly creative professionals.

• Ability to handle last-minute requests and fast turnarounds

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don’t check off every qualification in the job description, that’s okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can’t wait to learn more about you.

Expected Salary Range: $21.00/hr

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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ABOUT US:

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate! World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it. Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don’t hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we’re as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work? It’s so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today’s customer’s demand.

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