Full-Time

Assistant Store Leader

Posted on 9/7/2026

Everlane

Everlane

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer apparel with ethical production

Compensation Overview

$30 - $40/hr

Tysons, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work closely and effectively with the rest of the store leadership team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proven track record of hiring, leading, and developing effective store teams.
  • Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for products and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
  • Flexible availability to support business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to regularly move around all areas of the store and remain accessible to customers.
Responsibilities
  • Foster an environment where team members are continuously developed and work effectively together to meet company goals.
  • Assess key financial indicators to identify strengths and opportunities that advance the business.
  • Optimize team and resource utilization, complete work efficiently, and hold self and others accountable.
  • Apply lessons from different experiences to new situations and create development opportunities for self and others.
  • Lead the in-store customer journey and bring the service model to life while providing direction and feedback to the team.
  • Cultivate talent by building and maintaining strong internal and external networks connected to the local community and store team.
  • Lead talent acquisition from sourcing through offer execution, including managing open requisitions, screening applications, and interviewing candidates.
  • Create schedules that support positive internal and external experiences while considering the payroll budget and current financial trends.
  • Execute in-store hospitality initiatives and manage the day-of run of show.
  • Own in-store service initiatives, follow up on customer feedback, and manage the styling program.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Everlane, its products, and its values.

Everlane produces clothing and accessories with ethical production and sustainability. It partners with factories worldwide to ensure fair labor and uses high-quality, sustainably sourced materials. It sells directly to customers online with a transparent price breakdown showing true cost. Its goal is to make ethical, well-made clothing accessible by transparent pricing and responsible supply chains.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$201.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shein's May 2026 acquisition provides capital and global distribution reach.
  • Alfred Chang said Everlane stays independent, preserving the brand and team.
  • Los Angeles consolidation by August 2026 reduces overhead and centers operations.

What critics are saying

  • Shein's May 2026 takeover obliterates Everlane's sustainability credibility within months.
  • San Francisco landlords sued Everlane in April 2026 over $51,273.40 unpaid rent.
  • Common stockholders receive nothing; financial distress and brand dilution threaten Everlane's survival.

What makes Everlane unique

  • Everlane built a rare transparency brand around traceable pricing and supply chains.
  • Its premium-basics aesthetic still attracts shoppers seeking elevated everyday apparel over trend cycles.
  • Direct-to-consumer distribution keeps Everlane closer to customers than wholesale-dependent legacy brands.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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