Manager, Technical Developer - Execution (Bottoms)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vendor Coaching and Development -  Train factory teams on correct interpretation and execution of fit blocks, tolerance rules, grading, and construction method.
  
  • Lead in-factory fit reviews at Proto, SMS, and pre-production stages; document and communicate precise revision notes.
  • Coach teams on best practices for seam performance, stitching standards, trim application, and garment finishing.
  • Identify root causes of fit and construction failures and drive real-time corrective actions in the sample room.

• Fit Session Participation and Alignment - Attend weekly fit sessions (virtual or in-person) with the SF Fit Team to stay aligned on fit priorities and evolving standards.
  
  • Apply insights from fit sessions directly to vendor coaching and sample reviews.
  • Serve as the “on the ground” extension of the Fit Team in factory settings.

• Technical Standards Enforcement
  • Audit tech pack understanding during early stage development; ensure vendors are working from current and complete specs.
  • Maintain vendor-facing guidelines on fit blocks, tolerances, construction specs, and finishing requirements.
    
  • Track and report on sample approval rates, fit rework rates, and construction quality issues by factory.
    
    
• Factory Engagement and Coordination
  • Establish regular on-site coaching schedules and checkpoints with factory technical leaders.
  • Be physically present 4 days per week minimum at designated vendor factory sample rooms.
  • Partner with Sourcing and Quality to flag chronic vendor issues early.

REQUIREMENT:

• 5–8+ years in apparel technical development, fit, or factory quality management.
  
  
• Strong technical skills in garment construction, grading, fit evaluation, and finishing.
  
  
• Experience coaching vendors and sample rooms inside factory environments.
  
  
• Detail-obsessed eye for fit, seams, stitches, trims, and overall garment integrity.
  
  
• Effective communicator in English with cross-cultural sensitivity.
  
  
• Highly organized, proactive, and passionate about vendor development.