Compensation Overview

About the Role

As Corporate Communications Director, you will oversee corporate and business external news moments as well as communications tied to enhancing Stitch Fix’s reputation. In this role, you will also drive the company’s executive communications and thought leadership strategy, oversee the corporate editorial communications program and partner with Investor Relations on financial communications.  

To be successful, you will align with executive leadership team members on business goals and create communications plans in support of those objectives. This is a media heavy role, and will involve driving awareness of how Stitch Fix is transforming its business to deliver for its clients and drive sustainable, profitable growth. 

This role will report to Stitch Fix’s Vice President of Communications.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Help tell the story of how Stitch Fix is successfully positioning itself for the future –This includes developing a 360-degree strategic communications plan consisting of anchor and incremental news moments tied to the company’s business, technology and culture.
• Lead executive communications for the company – This includes the development and execution of thought leadership programs (e.g.,speaking  opportunities and media interviews) for key executives and ensuring executives are prepared for those opportunities. 
• Serve as the editorial director of our external corporate channels – You will be responsible for leveraging our owned platforms, including our corporate newsroom and LinkedIn, to tell the Stitch Fix story. 
• Be a trusted partner – You will interact with the Stitch Fix leadership team often and build trusted relationships with stakeholders across our business to deliver the communications strategy. You will also work with agency partners as an extension of our internal team to drive our corporate narrative. 
• Manage and enhance Stitch Fix’s reputation – You will be responsible for our any rapid response and issues management approach and execution.
• Serve as a corporate spokesperson – You will represent Stitch Fix with media and other key external stakeholders, as well as at key industry events.
• Be part of a strong, vibrant and diverse culture –  You will be eager to be a part of a culture that is supportive, inclusive, and encourages innovation.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have the right breadth of experience– You have 10+ years of experience in communication roles (technology and / or retail experience is a plus) with a focus on media relations, thought leadership and issues management. 
• You are an outstanding storyteller – You are capable of taking information and insight to build a compelling narrative. You’re an expert at translating nuanced, complex concepts into broadly digestible content. You think in soundbites, and you have a great gut instinct for a strong angle. You demonstrate excellence in communication across different mediums and audiences.
• You have a business development mindset – You have a proven track record partnering with executive leadership to understand a business strategy and develop a communications strategy to support it.
• You understand the industry – You have a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across the media landscape, especially with tech, retail and business reporters.
• You can collaborate across teams – You demonstrate leadership and strong decision-making skills, but also value input from cross-functional partners and team members, and are comfortable working through ambiguity.
• You are a self-starter – You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possess a keen sense of what needs to happen and the energy to do it. In short, you get things done.
• You are passionate about what you do – You’re intensely curious, seek feedback to continue growing and developing, and are excited about what you could make possible at Stitch Fix.
• You appreciate the dynamic blend of virtual collaboration and face-to-face interactions - You will fully embrace the flexibility of a remote work environment, coupled with the willingness and ability to travel to our San Francisco headquarters once a month.

Why you’ll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

About Stitch Fix

We’re changing the industry and bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service and a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curated—it’s truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. We’re disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our client’s unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers and doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers and a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women and kids throughout the US. We believe we are only scratching the surface and are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.