Materials and Trims Library Manager
Materials and Trims Library Manager
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$ 90000 - 130000
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Job Description
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 dont chase trends and we dont sell everything. Were 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. Were 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. Youll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB Google D.E. Shaw Stitch Fix Urban Outfitters Wayfair McKinsey Nike etc.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
At Quince every detail mattersdown to the fabric zipper lining fabric and thread. Were 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.
Your mission: reduce unnecessary variation raise quality standards and set up a permanent physical Materials Library Room that serves as the single source of truth for all fabrics hardware linings threads elastics and labels. Youll streamline inputs document specs align teams and ensure every material we use is ready to scale with speed and confidence.
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 SForganized 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 a rims/materials libraries from nothing
- Real-world production knowledgewhat scales what causes delays
- Detail-obsessed with high quality standards
- Strong communicator who thrives cross-functionally
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 positions impact and contribution to our strategic goals.
Pay Range
$90000 - $130000 USD
Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds
At Quince were 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 Zoomnever 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
