Personal Stylist (Remote CA, WA, NV, TX, OH, GA, FL, NC, SC)

October 7, 2026

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Our Story:

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 tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by leading investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.

Our Values:

We're building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.

✨ Transform Lives. We're customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.
⚡️ Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.
💪 Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.
💡 Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven't seen.

The Role:

We're looking for stylists who take their craft seriously. A successful Short Story stylist has a keen eye for style, figure flattering silhouettes, attention to detail, and great communication skills. You'll be helping clients with your creativity, knowledge, and thoughtfulness. You should be able to recommend outfits and recognize what works well together and what doesn't. You care about getting it right, not just getting it done. Our clients are at the core of everything we do, and that should be reflected in your work.

Day to Day:

Use our platform to style clients each week
Curate well-coordinated boxes of styles to perfectly fit our clients
Actively incorporate client feedback to improve recommendations
Communicate directly with clients and own the development of your relationships
Write thoughtful stylist notes to guide your clients through their petite style journey
Meet quality and efficiency metrics while managing your own schedule

Role Requirements:

Must reside in California, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina (see full location exclusions below)
Must be currently authorized to work in the US
At least 1 year of experience as a virtual stylist or other comparable online styling experience
Must be able to work 25-29 hours per week

Who You Are:

Experienced. You've worked as a virtual or online stylist before, or have a strong background in fashion with a genuine eye for style.
Customer-obsessed. You think about the person on the other end of every box.
Tech-savvy. You're comfortable working in digital platforms and learning new tools quickly.
Reliable. You show up, hit your commitments, and manage your time without being managed.
A strong writer. Your stylist notes are clear, warm, and specific, not generic.

Hours & Scheduling
We offer two scheduling options to fit your lifestyle. We are looking for Stylists who can commit to one of the following:

Option 1: 20–25 hours per week
Option 2: 25–29 hours per week

Please note: Weekly hours may occasionally flex within your chosen option’s range based on business needs.

Compensation & Details

Position Type: Part-time, fully remote
Pay Range: $15.00–$17.50/hour (depending on location)
Growth: Opportunities to advance as you grow with the team

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

Application
Stylist Assessment
First Interview (video)
Second Interview (video)
Offer

Location Exclusions

We are unable to hire in the following locations:

California: San Francisco, West Hollywood
Washington: Seattle, SeaTac, Bellingham, Burien, Everett, King County unincorporated, Renton, Tukwila

Short Story is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. We work diligently to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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