Manager, Technical Developer - Execution (Bottoms)
Job Summary
Job Description
Quince is seeking a Manager, Technical Developer - Execution (Bottoms) to join their team. This role involves training factory teams on garment fit, construction, and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading in-factory fit reviews, coaching on best practices, identifying root causes of fit and construction failures, and driving corrective actions. The manager will also attend fit sessions to stay aligned with the SF Fit Team and apply insights to vendor coaching. Key duties involve enforcing technical standards by auditing tech packs, maintaining vendor guidelines, and reporting on sample approval and rework rates. The role also requires establishing regular on-site coaching schedules, being physically present at vendor factory sample rooms at least four days a week, and partnering with Sourcing and Quality teams to address vendor issues.
Must have:
- 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
1 skill required
Job Details
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.
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.
If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@onequince.com. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
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 Zoom—never 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.
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 Zoom—never 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.
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About The Company
At Quince, we’re not just building teams; we’re seeking individuals who are ready to make significant contributions in a streamlined and efficient environment. Our organizational structure is intentionally lean, allowing team members to have a major impact swiftly and efficiently. This approach ensures that innovation and decision-making processes thrive, enabling you to focus on what truly matters - achieving results and advancing our mission. We craft roles that are not only vital to our business needs but also provide substantial opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Our aim is for every employee’s efforts to directly advance our mission of delivering high-quality products at fair prices.
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