HauteLook Career Opportunities

Join the company that has everyone talking: HauteLook was chosen by People as one of the top 15 ways to save money, while Extra television called it a "Virtual Shopaholic Heaven." HauteLook is venture funded and has experienced explosive growth following its launch in December '07. In addition to paid time off, a 401k plan and medical, dental, and vision insurance, we offer a dynamic and exciting working environment with offices in Los Angeles and New York.

We are looking for bright, talented, and motivated individuals to join our team at all levels. If you are looking for a fast-paced, focused, and fun environment, then look no further! Below is a list of the jobs and internships we have available. To be considered for a position, please email your resume to careers@hautelook.com with the position name in the subject line.

Current Openings

Brand Assistant for Jewelry and Accessories
Copywriter
Creative Director
Digital Technician
Director of Content
Hair/Makeup Stylist
Inventory Coordinator
PHP Developer
Production Coordinator
Senior PHP Developer
Senior Product Manager
Software QA Engineer
Stylist Supervisor
VP of Services
Warehouse Coordinator

Brand Assistant for Jewelry and Accessories

HauteLook is looking for a Brand Assistant for the Jewelry and Accessories vertical to function as the key liaison between the production team and the Brands. This role will serve as the main contact for receiving and updating all detailed information necessary for a sale to go live. In addition this role will help manage the image and pricing needs for each sale while maintaining updated files for the Accessories department. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Price check items for upcoming events
Manage and update company systems for each sale
Manage inventory spreadsheets
Ensure samples ship in a timely manner
Update marketing materials and final inventory quantities for each sale
Update all discrepancies for each sale
Check in images for upcoming events
This position is located in New York.

Two year college degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred
1 - 3 years experience in a professional setting, some Fashion/Buying experience preferred but not necessary
Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Candidate should be ambitious, energetic, and a self-starter
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Copywriter

Please include a writing sample and three product descriptions and pictures along with your resume when applying.

Write copy for products to be listed on online catalog. This copy includes facts such as style number, style name, color, retail price, size range, and a detailed description of the given item (applicable measurements, detailed fiber contents, care instructions, the location of where the product is made, the specific brand's promise, goal, mission statement, etc.)
Ensure quality and accuracy of all copy and retrieve any missing info
Communicate with Brand Relations, Inventory Control, Graphics and Photo Studio for information needed
Complete revisions requested by Brand Sales, Brand and Production Coordinator in a timely manner
This entry-level position in located in Downtown Los Angeles.

Must work in a productive and effective manner in order to keep up with the launch of four to five sales daily
Strong grammatical and proofreading skills
Team player and detail-oriented
Strong writing skills and the ability to be creative in writing style descriptions
Must have an interest in/familiarity with fashion
Must be organized and dependable
Must have high school diploma and (minimum) two-year college degree
Must have at least three years of working experience in an administrative position, background in fashion and/or production is preferred

Creative Director

The Creative Director is responsible for the creative direction and output of HauteLook, with oversight of the entire creative processes; The site look and feel, the creation and execution of branding and marketing communications campaigns; and the curator of the direction and feel of the photo and styling teams. The Creative Director will be based out of the Los Angeles Office.

Direct the creative processes so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools and expectations support the strategic goals and brand of HauteLook
Ensure that our creative platform remains leading edge and ahead of our competition
Deliver strategic communication solutions to help HauteLook attain our marketing and communications objectives
Lead the unified creative/production management process in order to execute on projects
Ensure that timely and informative communication takes place between the creative function and the partners, production team and brands.
Work collaboratively with partners, participate in company strategizing, and make recommendations for changes to the creative function to meet market changes and competitive threats or to support strategic plans
Present cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches
Set expectations and standards for creative team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development. Lead accordingly.
Study the creative marketplace, assessing where HauteLook stands against competitors
Manage all aspects of add/marketing creative.
Work with GMM to coordinate the themes of the sales calendar into the creative on the site and in the marketing materials.
Present themes for the sales calendar based on current themes and trends, and seasonality
Oversee creative for any materials used by brand sales team as pitch materials
The Creative Director will be based out of our Los Angeles office

5 – 7 years of experience in a creative services role
Ability to judge creative concepts and copy, and clearly communicate creative direction to others
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Thorough understanding of art direction
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and persuasion skills
Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles
Solid understanding of marcom strategies and tactics, including technologies
Demonstrated talent for high-caliber creative concepting and writing
Excellent presentation skills
Thorough understanding of on and offline marcom elements production
Excellent communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills
Excellent knowledge of InDesign
Working knowledge of Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator
Understanding of interactive media production
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Digital Technician

Assisting HauteLook photographers in set build and pre-light’s prior to shoots
Acting as digital technician by performing quality control inspection on digital files produced by in-house photographer
Applying crops, color curvature and processing out RAW images
Working with photographer and art director on maintaining consistency with a chosen brand and participating in final image selection
Keeping track of all files remotely to ensure everything has been shot
Assisting in set/equipment break down and inventory post shoot
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of cameras and photography equipment and monitor the condition

Proficient in Capture One, Photoshop and Bridge Applications
2+ years of photography schooling (BA Preferred)
4+ years of previous assisting, shooting and teching experience required
Mac OS savvy
Knowledgeable of all Canon camera body’s and lenses
Excellent understanding of all still photography lighting and camera equipment
Ability to keep studio at a steady shooting pace without risking image quality
Positive attitude
Dedicated team player
Up to date on all lighting and set systems
Light retouching experience preferred

Director of Content

HauteLook is seeking an innovative, energetic, detail-oriented and ambitious Director of Content. This person will collaborate closely with the product, technology and marketing teams. Specific responsibilities include the following:
Develop, lead and oversee all content requirements for a new division at HauteLook
Responsible for the strategy, development and execution of all content on the new site including copywriting, photo selection and personalized style curation
The content will include weekly communications to the member base as well as ongoing style and fashion content integrated into the site.
Responsible for the management of any 3rd party content deals/arrangements including any relationships with the fashion media and or “celebrity stylists.”

5+ years of experience creating fashion content for print, TV or the web
Excellent writing skills are a must
Must be able to work independently and also build strong relationships with functional teams
Possess a positive attitude, a ‘can-do’ style, and stellar work ethic
Proven ability to manage in a changing environment with the ability to multi-task , effectively deal with ambiguity, and proactively ensure that progress and results are constant
Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
Bachelors Degree required

Hair/Makeup Stylist

Hair/Makeup Stylists work directly with photographers, models and inventory in order to properly and efficiently create an online sale that is easy for HauteLook customers to navigate. To do this, the Hair/Makeup Stylist is the first step in preparing for a new sale and must efficiently style the model hair/makeup. The Hair/Makeup Stylist will assist the photographer and model in any way possible to allow each photo shoot to professionally progress and ensure that the photo shoot follows our style guide. These duties include, but are not limited to, primarily styling and retouching the model’s hair and makeup, accessorize the model in an appropriate and effective manner, prepare clothing by steaming, tagging, fitting the garments to the model, and alerting the person retouching the photos of any defects on the clothing. This would be part-time position.

Must have high school diploma and (minimum) two-year college degree
Must have at least one year of working experience with makeup and hair, background in fashion/photography is preferred
Must work in a productive and effective manner in order to keep up with the launch of four to five sales daily
Must be a team player and work well with others
Must have an interest in/familiarity with fashion
Must be organized and dependable, and effectively use “down-time”
Must be willing to help in every area of the studio, as things tend to be fast-paced

Inventory Coordinator

Performs weekly cycle counts and makes necessary system adjustments
Conducts searches in order to locate misclassified inventory
Performs daily activities, which are necessary in order to maintain effective inventory records
Publishes weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory metrics
Communicates with internally and external suppliers regarding inventory issues
Assists the management staff in planning and organizing inventory levels
Communicates and develops process enhancements as needed (performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommends process improvements to eliminate them)
Completes special projects and assists other employees as needed (special projects, inventory process analysis, assists on packaging guidelines and inventory tracking)

Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) from four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
One to two years of warehouse experience
Ability to communicate - written and verbal
Ability to establish priorities and to function in a multi-tasked environment
Possess professional business demeanor
Knowledge of the following Microsoft software applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to use warehouse and inventory programs
Travel required

PHP Developer

Hautelook’s Technology Team is searching for an organized, focused and highly skilled PHP Developer. The position will require a strong background in object oriented PHP, software engineering, design patterns, and agile methodology. The applicant should demonstrate a track record of innovative problem solving and should possess superior written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of shopping cart design and implementation, inventory control systems, and online entertainment content is preferred.

Gather project requirements to create a planned and engineered approach to tackle the problem
Write highly optimized and engineered PHP code
Debug and optimize pre-existing code
Utilize test driven development practices to ensure unit tests exist for all lines of code
Work well in a team environment on projects that are often being worked on by multiple developers
Utilize best practices with technologies such as Memcached to ensure fast processing in high load situations

Self-motivated, team oriented, responsible, and reliable with a positive attitude
Candidate must have the ability to work in a structured, yet variable environment
BA or BS degree preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of Object Oriented PHP coding experience in the workplace
Must have knowledge of code repository software Git and Subversion
Must have an understanding of system engineering and object oriented design patterns
Must have expertise with Model-View-Controller paradigm
Must have a strong understanding of optimized MySQL queries
Must have a knowledge of using the Linux command-line
Must have strong analytical skills
Ability to resolve complex problems
Experience with Zend Framework a plus
High-level understanding of CSS, Javascript and JQuery a plus
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to interact with various levels of personnel, including end users, executive management, and developers

Production Coordinator

Production Coordinators work with various departments at HauteLook in order to properly and efficiently create an online sale that is easy for HauteLook customers to navigate.

Ensure the quality and accuracy of assigned sales. Make sure all information (style number, style name, color, retail price, size range, description, etc.) is completed in a timely manner.
Ensure all images are accounted for and confirm the correct images correlate to the specific item
Ensure all styles in an event have appropriate copy
Merchandise catalog to attract customers by sorting pictures for each item in numerical order and sorting the category of items in a designated order from the top to the bottom of the page.
Communicate with Brand Relations, Inventory Control, Graphics and Photo Studio for information needed
Complete revisions as requested by Brand Sales and Brand in a timely manner
Final proofing for assigned sales to ensure accuracy and consistency
This position is based out of the Los Angeles Office

Must work in a productive and effective manner in order to keep up with the launch of four to five sales daily
Must be a team player and work well with others
Must have strong writing skills and the ability to be creative in writing style descriptions
Must be detail-oriented and confident in working with numbers
Must have an interest in/familiarity with fashion
Must be organized and dependable
Must have high school diploma and (minimum) two-year college degree
Must have at least three years of working experience in an administrative position, background in fashion and/or production is preferred

Senior PHP Developer

Coordinate a team of developers to work together on a large scale project in the same environment
Gather project requirements to create a planned and engineered approach to tackle the project
Write highly optimized and engineered PHP code
Review code written by the team of developers
Debug and optimize pre-existing code
Utilize test driven development practices to ensure unit tests exist for all lines of code
Utilize best practices with technologies such as Memcached to ensure fast processing in high load situations

Self-motivated, team oriented, responsible, and reliable with a positive attitude
Candidate must have the ability to work in a structured, yet variable environment
BA or BS degree preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of Object Oriented PHP coding experience in the workplace
Minimum of 2+ years of Leadership in a development environment
Must have knowledge of code repository software Git and Subversion
Must have an understanding of system engineering and object oriented design patterns
Must have expertise with Model-View-Controller paradigm
Must have a strong understanding of optimized MySQL queries
Must have a knowledge of using the Linux command-line
Must have strong analytical skills
Ability to resolve complex problems
Experience with Zend Framework a plus
High-level understanding of CSS, Javascript and JQuery a plus
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to interact with various levels of personnel, including end users, executive management, and developers
Authorization to work in US; Hautelook will not offer visa sponsorship for this position

Senior Product Manager

HauteLook is seeking an innovative, energetic, detail-oriented and ambitious Senior Product Manager to create and manage online products and features. The position requires extensive experience with online, consumer-facing products and a deep understanding of user experience.

Lead the creation and definition of innovative features and functionality with the extended team of business managers, designers, technology managers, and cross-functional teams that will ultimately support the product implementation (e.g. operations, member care, etc.)
Meet with stakeholders and participate in strategy discussions for product roadmap
Product requirements gathering, working hand-in-hand with design and technology teams
Compose Product Requirements Documents that clearly state the core business and functional goals of the product and give an in-depth explanation of the desired functionality
Create wireframes for pages and/or features to illustrate your concepts
Work with creative/design team to build detailed comps reflecting your concepts
Work closely with development and QA teams; perform user acceptance testing during the QA cycle to validate all requirements are satisfied
Must be able to clearly communicate the product strategy and vision across the company
Research and identify new opportunities for HauteLook to further distinguish itself as a leader in offering unique online ecommerce experiences
Survey marketplace for similar approaches and evaluate how HauteLook might do things better, differently or leverage successful techniques where they exist
Leverage existing data and metrics, when available, to drive product decisions
Analyze and report on impact to key metrics following new feature releases and/or functional change

5+ years of product management experience in consumer-facing online ecommerce
Proven track record of managing and launching innovative products and features
Working knowledge of the product development stages and processes involved in web development
Experience with fashion/apparel a plus
Must be able to work independently and also build strong relationships with functional teams
Possess a positive attitude, a ‘can-do’ style, and stellar work ethic
Proven ability to manage in a changing environment with the ability to multi-task , effectively deal with ambiguity, and proactively ensure that progress and results are constant
Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
Bachelors Degree required

Software QA Engineer

We are looking for a Software QA Engineer that can assist in web based testing for marketing based projects. Candidate must have knowledge of QA testing methodologies and procedures.

Web based testing in a fast-paced environment
Work closely with Development and Marketing groups to ensure campaign requests are released in timely manner
Creating, updating and maintaining test plans, test cases, requirements analysis and clarification
Conversion tracking/ landing page and promotion verification
Working in an agile style environment identifying, tracking and communicating defects
Close interaction with development and management providing status updates, communicating risks and concerns
Identifying problems with code or SQA processes, taking initiative and delivering problem resolution

Cross-browser based tester with experience in front and backend verification with the ability to capture and track defects using bug tracking software
Understanding of requirements based testing, analysis, test coverage, requirements traceability and clarification
Knowledge and utilization of SDLC, understanding of SQA methodologies for test planning and execution
Ability to quickly identify software defects and communicate those clearly to development
Utilization of a test case management system to manage requirements, test plans and test cases
Database experience working primarily with mySQL and has the ability to write semi complex queries for verification
Understanding of Agile development methodology
Familiarity with javascript, css and jquery
Expertise in writing and maintaining test plans and test cases
A desire to learn, share knowledge and take initiative

Stylist Supervisor

Hire, train and motivate a staff of Stylists
Support the development of creative concepts and provide set design/props in conjunction with Photo Studio Director
Must stay current with fashion trends and styling of the current season
Update fashion accessories and samples seasonally, as needed, and maintain a controlled, orderly accessory room
Maintain prop room and keep materials current through required prop shopping
Assist Photo Studio Director in model direction and provide feedback on model selection, fit and effectiveness on set
Serve as the fashion expert and “go to” person in absence of the Photo Studio Director
Monitor all sets and frequently review photography for the on-site crews as it’s being shot
Research and provide brand feedback and/or style guides for each Stylist as need on a daily basis
This position will be based out of the Los Angeles Office

Must have high school diploma and (minimum) two-year college degree
Must have 4+ years of working experience in fashion/photography
Must be trend savvy
Must be able to work independently with remote supervision
Strong leadership and collaboration skill, as well as management experience
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to communicate clear direction
Must work in a productive and effective manner in order to keep up with the launch of four to five sales daily
Self-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervision
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Must be organized and dependable
Portfolio of work required

VP of Services

We are looking for a VP of Services to establish the Services vertical at HauteLook.

Create a strategy for building a sustainable service based business model for HauteLook
Create HauteLook exclusive events that crush the competition
Develop deep relationships in the service industry in order to facilitate substantial growth
Create new and proprietary services aimed at providing the HauteLook customer with the best value and experience
Pitch the HauteLook platform and sign service companies to do sales
Ensure communication between in-house Production Team to ensure all materials are received in a timely manner
Ensure that every partner receives a post sale wrap up call
Support accounting department with any payment issues concerning partners
Make process improvement suggestions
Success will be measured by the number of service companies signed and managed and the revenue created per event
This position is based out of our Los Angeles Office

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in building and managing a local category
Candidate must already have strong, established relationships set within the vendor community for services (i.e. restaurants, workout studios, spas, etc.)
Ability to design and improve business processes
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Candidate should be ambitious, organized, and a self-starter
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree required

Warehouse Coordinator

The warehouse coordinator is responsible for planning and executing all events shipped from our warehouse or 3rd party warehouse.

Responsible for overseeing service levels for shipment to members.
Responsible for assigned warehouse operational system updates to ensure member shipments and Hautelook accounting
Responsible for planning, executing and coordinating logistics for events.
Creates and distributes Event Logistics Summaries and work orders for events (including diagrams)
Responsible for ensuring correct billings in the case of 3rd party warehouse.
Prepare event expense and service level summaries and balance event financials with accounting
Works effectively with operations team, accounting, warehouse staff and management.
Manage and maintain control of event budgets and service levels.
Act as a liaison between Hautelook and operational vendors, warehouses, truckers, and brand shipping departments
Perform other duties as required
This position is located in New Jersey.

BA Degree in related field preferred or 2-5 years of operational coordinating experience
Must be able to work independently with remote supervision
Must be creative, highly organized, detail oriented, customer services oriented and self starter
Demonstrate good verbal & written communication skills and presentation skills
Excellent knowledge of operational aspects of warehouse operational, receiving, picking, packing, shipping
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work different shifts based on the operational needs; okay with working some weekends
Ability to travel to and from NY offices and NJ warehouse