Quality Assurance Manager, Apparel

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. 

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

We are hiring a Quality Assurance Manager who will be accountable for the governance of Quality and Compliance product requirements and lead Quality initiatives for our Apparel, Footwear, Bags and Accessories categories. In this role, you will serve as the guardian of product integrity. You will partner closely with cross functional teams to define strict product specifications and inspection plans, while managing third-party relationships to execute a robust global testing program. Your work will ensure that we not only meet compliance regulations but also proactively address customer feedback to continuously raise the bar on quality.

• 8 years+ experience in quality assurance including testing and compliance specifically for apparel, footwear, bags & accessories
• A proven ability to partner with merchandising, product development and technical design to define clear product specifications, testing plans and inspection plans.
• Ownership experience in building or managing category-level quality specs from concept to launch
• Proficiency in conducting Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) on new product introductions to mitigate risk.
• The ability to monitor compliance regulations and customer feedback, ensuring test protocols are updated on a regular cadence.
• Expertise in ASTM, AATCC, and vendor-facing testing protocols
• Experience managing third-party relationships to build and maintain global testing and inspection programs.
• Proven ability to set quality standards and interpret test results to make business-critical decisions
• Strong documentation, system design, and cross-functional communication skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to scale standards through process and tools

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

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. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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