Senior Technical Designer, Men's Apparel

Quince•San Francisco, CA

4d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, High Quality, Essential Design, Always a Better Deal, Social & Environmental Responsibility. 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. 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. Success in this role means turning fit into a true competitive advantage for Quince, directly impacting customer satisfaction, reducing returns, and driving repeat purchases. You will evaluate and evolve fit standards and processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across our most important products. This role partners closely with global teams, both internal and external, to develop fit blocks, assess samples, recommend revisions, and move products through Pre-Production approval. You will work cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, product development, and production to ensure fit and quality are embedded at every stage. The goal is simple: deliver best-in-class fit, improve customer experience, and enable faster, more scalable product development as we grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years as a technical designer with deep category expertise
Comprehensive understanding of pattern making, garment construction, and grading.
Software Proficiency in pattern making software, Excel, Google Sheets preferred.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in creating and reviewing technical specifications.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Creative and resourceful in addressing technical challenges.
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

Responsibilities

Build fit blocks for key styles that can be utilized as a starting point for future garment development.
Manage the fit process from 1st Proto to Bulk production.
Develop, maintain, and update technical spec pages for all styles, ensuring accuracy and consistency by category.
Spec garments, conduct fit sessions, and create detailed fit comments for vendors and factories.
Collaborate with technical design teams internationally to build fit processes that can be consistently maintained by teammates abroad.
Work directly with merchandising teams to maintain quality and consistency across all products while incorporating feedback based on customer and sales data.
Evaluate paper and digital patterns and make revisions and recommendations to perfect the fit appeal of our garments.
Sketch detailed flats and leverage Google Sheets and Excel for communication with internal teams and external teammates.
Ensure all garments align with company standards for fit, construction, and quality.
Troubleshoot and provide solutions for pattern and construction issues as needed.