Quality Assurance Manager, Apparel

ABOUT QUINCE 

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:

  • Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
  • High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
  • Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
  • Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
  • Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

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.

THE ROLE

Quality Assurance Manager

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.

Responsibilities

Govern Quality and Compliance Requirements:

Take full accountability for the governance of Quality and Compliance product requirements, ensuring all products meet internal and external standards.

Partner with QA, Merchandising, Product Development and Technical Design:

Collaborate directly with teams to define detailed product specifications, testing protocols, and inspection plans for every category.

Risk Management (FMEA):

Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) on all new product introductions within your assigned categories to mitigate design and manufacturing risks early.

Manage Global Testing & Inspections:

Manage third-party relationships to develop and maintain a comprehensive global testing and inspection program that ensures factory accountability.

Monitor Compliance & Feedback:

Actively monitor new compliance regulations and customer feedback channels. Ensure test protocols are updated on a regular cadence to reflect real-world performance and regulatory changes. 

Drive Category Coverage:

Ensure that every product within your assigned categories has a defined and active product specification and inspection plan.

Qualifications

  • 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, a
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