Company Insights
Published on
August 27, 2025
Total Employees
1778
7.2% from last year
89
New Hires (YTD)
117
5% of total workforce
Departments
19
650 in Engineering
Locations
20
5,012 in New York, NY
The RealReal is an online luxury resale platform that employs about 1,778 people across the United States. Recent staffing data shows 117 new hires versus 89 departures, resulting in modest net growth. The company’s multichannel approach to authenticated consignment relies on a blend of e-commerce expertise, brick-and-mortar operations, and in-house authentication teams, all of which are reflected in its balanced workforce.
Sales and Support is The RealReal’s largest department at 579 employees, accounting for roughly one-third of total headcount and underscoring the importance of customer engagement and concierge services to the business model. Business Management (280) and Operations (267) form the next-largest groups, supporting day-to-day marketplace performance and logistics. Engineering (215) and Marketing & Product (175) illustrate the firm’s investment in technology and brand growth, while Finance & Administration (105) and Human Resources (49) provide essential corporate infrastructure. Smaller teams in Consulting (32), Information Technology (24), and a miscellaneous "Other" category (52) round out the organization.
Sales and Support
579
Business Management
280
Operations
267
Engineering
215
Marketing and Product
175
Finance and Administration
105
Human Resources
49
Consulting
32
Information Technology
24
Other
52
Employee distribution is geographically diverse: 813 team members are classified under “Other” locations, indicating a sizable remote or flexible workforce. New York City hosts the largest single office with 464 employees, followed by San Francisco (180) and Los Angeles (120), reflecting the company’s coastal retail presence. Additional hubs in Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, San Jose, Boston, and Atlanta range from 14 to 78 employees each, supporting regional operations and fulfillment. This spread suggests a strategic blend of centralized expertise and localized market coverage.
New York, NY
464
San Francisco, CA
180
Los Angeles, CA
120
Phoenix, AZ
78
Chicago, IL
43
Dallas, TX
36
San Jose, CA
16
Boston, MA
14
Atlanta, GA
14
Other
813
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