Senior Technical Designer, Women's Bottoms - Denim

Quince · San Francisco

Designposted 3mo ago

ABOUT QUINCE

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast.

What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver.

OUR CULTURE

Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before.

We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place.
Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths.
Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory.

If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you.

THE ROLE

Sr. Technical Designer, Women’s Bottoms – Denim

In this role, you will own and lead technical design and fit for our women’s denim bottoms category.

Success in this role means turning fit into a true competitive advantage for Quince, directly impacting customer satisfaction, reducing returns, and creating consistently great-fitting denim. You will own the fit process from first prototype through bulk production, ensuring our denim meets Quince’s standards for fit, construction, quality, and consistency.

This role partners closely with merchandising, sourcing, product development, production, and global technical design teams to develop fit blocks, evaluate samples and patterns, recommend revisions, and move products through Pre-Production approval. You will bring deep denim expertise to the development process, helping establish and continuously improve fit standards and technical processes across the category.

The goal is simple: deliver best-in-class women’s denim fit, improve the customer experience, and build scalable technical design processes as we grow.

Responsibilities

Own the technical design and fit process for women’s denim bottoms from 1st Proto through Bulk production.
Build and maintain fit blocks for key denim styles that can serve as a foundation for future product development.
Develop, maintain, and update technical spec pages for all styles, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the category.
Spec garments, conduct fit sessions, and provide detailed, actionable fit comments to vendors and factories.
Evaluate denim samples throughout the development process and make recommendations to improve fit, proportion, construction, and overall product execution.
Evaluate paper and digital patterns and recommend revisions to achieve the desired fit and silhouette.
Partner closely with merchandising, sourcing, product development, and production teams to ensure fit and quality are considered at every stage of development.
Collaborate with global technical design teams to establish fit standards and processes that can be consistently executed across regions.
Use customer feedback, returns data, and sales insights to identify opportunities to improve denim fit, quality, and consistency.
Partner with vendors, mills, and factories to troubleshoot fit, pattern, construction, and production issues and develop effective solutions.
Sketch detailed flats and leverage Google Sheets and Excel to communicate technical information with internal and external teams.
Ensure all garments meet Quince standards for fit, construction, quality, and overall product intent.
Stay current on denim construction, washes, fabrications, and industry best practices to continuously improve our denim product.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 8+ years of technical design experience, with deep expertise in women’s bottoms and denim.
Strong understanding of denim fit, pattern making, garment construction, grading, and manufacturing.
Proven experience managing the fit process from first prototype through bulk production.
Strong understanding of denim-specific construction, fabrication, washes, and finishing.
Proficiency in pattern making and technical design software; experience with DXF files and CLO preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when creating and reviewing technical specifications.
Strong fitting skills with the ability to identify fit issues and clearly communicate actionable solutions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple styles and priorities simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
Creative, analytical, and resourceful approach to solving technical and product challenges.
Ability to build strong relationships with vendors, factories, and cross-functional partners.

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 works onsite 5 days per week in our San Francisco office. We cannot support remote or Hybrid schedules.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$120,000—$140,000 USD

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

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.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're 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 Zoom—never 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.