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The Black Tux

theblacktux.com · e-commerce · Online suit and tuxedo rental with nationwide delivery. Rent or buy high-quality formalwear online or visit our showrooms for in-person fitting. Free shipping over $200 and perfect fit guaranteed.

12open roles
3new in 30 days
6closed in 30 days
0remote-eligible
steadyhiring velocity

What they're building

In-person fitting and showroom retail staffing strong signal

Today: Showrooms for in-person fitting (site); postings say the Retail team covers 7 brick and mortar showrooms and 40 Nordstrom locations

Roles: Retail Associate, Brentwood · Retail Associate, West County Center · Retail Associate, Fashion Center at Pentagon (Arlington, VA) · Retail Associate, Southcenter Tukwila · Retail Associate, Philadelphia · Retail Associate, King of Prussia · Retail Associate, The Westchester Mall · Retail Associate, SouthPoint Durham · Retail Associate, Westfield Galleria at Roseville · Retail Associate, Fashion Center at Pentagon City · Retail Associate, Americana at Brand

Requirements mention: personalized fitting appointments · assist in styling · online predictive fit process

Inference: in-person fitting and styling is the main staffing need, based on 11 of 15 open roles. Seven of the 11 were first posted between 2021 and 2025, so many are likely ongoing or repeat postings rather than new locations; 4 were opened in 2026 (Brentwood, West County Center, Fashion Center at Pentagon, Southcenter Tukwila).

Warehouse maintenance and facilities weak signal

Today: Warehouse work environment as described in the Maintenance Lead Technician posting: 'keeping a productive, clean, and well stocked work environment in the warehouse'

Roles: Maintenance Lead Technician · Maintenance Technician

Requirements mention: attention to detail · observe all health and safety guidelines · equipment and premises

Not inferred; two roles in two locations (Gardena, CA and Pittston, PA) is too few to read a direction.

Supply chain and production leadership weak signal

Today: Rent or buy formalwear online (site description); the site also lists 'Buy for under $300', 'Essentials Only $295' and a groomsmen 'Own It' purchase discount

Roles: Sr. Director of Supply Chain and Production

Requirements mention: supplier sourcing · vendor management · inbound logistics · inventory management

Not inferred; one senior role only. The posting itself states the company aims to 'become a leading men's formalwear platform across both rent and purchase'.

Paid social customer acquisition weak signal

Today: Online suit and tuxedo rental with nationwide delivery (site description)

Roles: Performance Marketing Manager (Paid Social)

Requirements mention: Paid Social · Performance Marketing · customer acquisition

Not inferred; one marketing role only.

Where the headcount is going

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15 open roles with no department given in any posting; 11 are Retail Associate roles spread across 7 states (MO, VA, WA, PA, NY, NC, CA), so retail is the clear concentration, with 2 maintenance, 1 supply chain and 1 marketing role.

Who they need

Seniority: Mostly unstated: 9 of 15 roles carry no seniority tag. The rest are tagged 2 intern, 1 junior, 1 senior, 1 manager and 1 director. No posting title mentions an internship, so treat the intern tags with caution.

Skills named most: personalized fitting appointments, assist in styling, styling, problem-solving, collaboration, accountability, passion for learning, our platform, online predictive fit process, attention to detail, supplier sourcing, Paid Social

Locations: Remote roles: 0 of 15. All roles are on-site at the locations as posted: Brentwood, MO; St. Louis, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Gardena, CA; Roseville, CA; Glendale, CA; New York, NY; White Plains, New York; Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA; Tukwila, Washington; Philadelphia, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Pittston, PA; Durham, NC. Retail work spans company showrooms and Nordstrom locations.

How to use this

If you're applying: Retail roles are the bulk of openings. They centre on styling, guiding customers through fitting appointments, problem-solving and collaboration, and you learn the company's platform and fit process on the job. Several retail postings have been open since 2021–2025, so check whether the location you want is still actively hiring. Maintenance, supply chain and marketing roles are few and specialised.

If you're selling or recruiting: Eleven open retail roles across seven states make showroom and Nordstrom-location staffing the active area, though most of those postings are long-running; Brentwood, West County Center, Fashion Center at Pentagon and Southcenter Tukwila are the 2026 ones. Overall, 3 roles opened in the last 30 days, 4 in the prior 30, and 1 closed. Recent openings include non-retail roles: paid social marketing, a maintenance lead in Gardena and a supply chain director in New York. The director posting ties that role to growing purchase alongside rental.

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Open roles (12)

TitleDepartmentLocationPosted
Retail Associate, BrentwoodBrentwood, MO2026-10-15
Performance Marketing Manager (Paid Social)Los Angeles, CA2026-10-07
Maintenance Lead TechnicianGardena, CA2026-09-29
Sr. Director of Supply Chain and ProductionNew York, NY2026-09-18
Retail Associate, West County CenterSt. Louis, MO2026-09-17
Retail Associate, Fashion Center at Pentagon (Arlington, VA)Alexandria, VA2026-09-02
Retail Associate, Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CA2026-07-30
Maintenance TechnicianPittston, PA2025-09-02
Retail Associate, The Westchester MallWhite Plains, New York2025-04-29
Retail Associate, SouthPoint DurhamDurham, NC2024-10-23
Retail Associate, Fashion Center at Pentagon CityArlington, VA2023-07-13
Retail Associate, Alderwood MallLynnwood, WA2021-11-11