Color & Trends Forecasting Manager Temp to Perm

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.

Position Overview:

The Color Trend Forecasting Manager will report directly to the VP Apparel. This role is responsible for driving the development and execution of Quinces color strategy. Your ability to anticipate emerging color trends analyze market demands and translate them into cohesive color palettes will be crucial in maintaining our competitive edge and satisfying our customers evolving tastes. Quinces growth and success is directly tied to the performance and success of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Color Trend Analysis: Stay at the forefront of color trends by conducting in-depth market research monitoring industry publications and analyzing customer buying behavior/ feedback to make style/color recommendations.
• Develop and Maintain Color Palettes: Utilize expertise and market data to curate and create seasonal color palettes that will resonate with our target audience while aligning to the Quince brand aesthetics. Develop style by color matrix (with Pantones) for key apparel franchises.
• Color Approvals: Develop color standards to communicate color specifications effectively to manufacturers and suppliers and manage lab dip approvals.
• Quality Control: Collaborate with Sourcing and Product Development teams to ensure the accurate execution of color choices in the final products and maintain consistent quality across franchises. Collaborate with the Creative team to ensure colors of products are accurately reflected on the website.
• Forecasting and Long-term Planning: Anticipate future color trends and incorporate them into long-term product development strategies to deliver 3x YoY revenue growth in all apparel home and kids businesses.

Key Requirements

• 3 years of color trend forecasting experience in the apparel industry
• Product obsessed and a keen eye for color aesthetics with experience in leveraging market trends data and a critical eye to anticipate customer needs (combining both the science and art)
• Highly organized detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution problem-solving improving processes and brand enhancement
• Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication presentation and interpersonal skills
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
• Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word Excel and Powerpoint
• Bachelors Degree preferred

*This role works onsite in our SF Office Hybrid