Quince is hiring: Materials and Trims Library Manager in San Francisco

Overview

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission is to 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.

Team & Success: Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team with 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, and more.

The Ideal Candidate: At Quince, every detail matters—down to the fabric, zipper, lining, fabric, and thread. We are hiring a full-time Materials and Trims Library Manager to lead the long-term centralization and upgrade of all materials and trims used across apparel and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Assess – Review all current materials and trims across categories. Flag overuse, duplication, quality risks, and sourcing delays.
• Standardize & Simplify – Set clear standards across categories that prioritize durability, performance, consistency, and availability.
• Build the Library Room – Design, set up, and maintain a physical Materials & Trims Library Room in SF—organized by category with swatches, labels, specs, and sourcing info.
• Create the Digital Library – Build and maintain a digital mirror of the physical library, with searchable visuals, usage rules, and vendor data.
• Partner & Align – Work cross-functionally with Design, PD, Tech, and Sourcing to align on inputs that meet aesthetic and functional goals.
• Vendor Confirmations – Validate specs, availability, lead times, and MOQs for every approved material and trim.
• Govern & Maintain – Establish ownership, update protocols, and rollout training to ensure teams use the right materials at the right time.

Requirements

• 8+ years working in Materials Library Room across apparel and/or accessories
• Deep experience with fabrics, hardware, linings, threads, elastics, and labels
• Strong track record building rims/materials libraries from nothing
• Real-world production knowledge—what scales, what causes delays
• Detail-obsessed with high quality standards
• Strong communicator who thrives cross-functionally

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Standing and walking throughout the entirety of your shift
• Ability to go up and down stairs, use of ladders throughout the day as needed
• Bending, twisting, or kneeling may be required throughout the day for lifting or maneuvering objects
• May be asked to work outside or travel to shoots off-site as needed

This role is required to be in office 5 days per week.

Pay range and compensation details: 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
$90,000 - $130,000 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.

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: Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through approved platforms (Google Meets or Zoom). Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing.

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