Sr. Technical Design ContractorSan Francisco, California, United States

OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple : create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don't chase trends, and we don't sell everything. We're expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. We're committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You'll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

We're hiring a contractor to lead our tech design and fit efforts for our Apparel business. This position makes an impact by making fit a competitive advantage at Quince - a lever that drives revenue growth through repeat purchases. The Tech Designer will evaluate and evolve our existing fit standard and fit processes with the goal of optimizing fit for our most important customers. The role will work with international partners, both internal and external, to build and implement fit blocks, evaluate fit samples, recommend revisions, and move products to Pre-Production approval in collaboration merchandising, sourcing, product development and production.

Responsibilities :

Build fit blocks for key styles across bottoms and tops that can be utilized as a starting point for future garment development.

Manage the fit process from 1st Proto to Bulk production.

Develop, maintain, and update technical spec pages for all styles, ensuring accuracy and consistency by category.

Spec garments, conduct fit sessions, and create detailed fit comments for vendors and factories.

Collaborate with technical design teams internationally to build fit processes that can be consistently maintained by teammates abroad.

Work directly with merchandising teams to maintain quality and consistency across all products while incorporating feedback based on customer and sales data.

Evaluate paper and digital patterns and make revisions and recommendations to perfect the fit appeal of our garments.

Sketch detailed flats and leverage Google Sheets and Excel for communication with internal teams and external teammates.

Ensure all garments align with company standards for fit, construction, and quality.

Troubleshoot and provide solutions for pattern and construction issues as needed.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5+ years as a technical designer or in a related role

Comprehensive understanding of pattern making, garment construction, and grading.

Software Proficiency in pattern making software, Excel, Google Sheets preferred.

Attention to Detail : Exceptional accuracy in creating and reviewing technical specifications.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Creative and resourceful in addressing technical challenges.

• Note that compensation for this role is hourly on 1099

We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. Bonus eligibility varies by role and is determined based on the position's impact and contribution to our strategic goals.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $120,000 USD

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Security Advisory : Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoomnever via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.