Quince
Product Development Manager - Quality and Standards for Softlines San Francisco,
Quince, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Product Development Manager - Quality and Standards for Softlines
Role Overview
At Quince, every detail matters—especially when it comes to long-term product performance. We’re hiring a full-time
Product Development Manager - Quality and Standards for Softlines
to own and implement the performance quality system that governs every stage of development, from New Product Concept (NPC) through Product Launch. Your mission: build and enforce
collection-level quality standards
that ensure every product we launch meets Quince’s bar for durability, functionality, and consistency. You’ll define what to test, when to test, and how to make go/no-go decisions based on data—not guesswork. What You’ll Do
Own Quality Performance Standards from Concept to Launch
– Lead the definition and enforcement of performance quality standards across the full development process—from early product briefs (NPC) through final production approval. Set Collection-Level Standards
– Write test specification frameworks by product type (e.g., linen shirts, knit joggers, outerwear). Establish clear targets for pilling, shrinkage, tensile strength, colorfastness, seam durability, and other key metrics. Build the Testing Standards Library for Product Development
– Develop a structured system of performance requirements—organized by product family—with test methods, pass/fail thresholds, and historical benchmarks. Define Quality Gates at each Product Development Step
– Establish required tests and checkpoints by round (e.g., yarn testing, PPS, TOP). Determine what must pass before proceeding to the next development phase or launch. Integrate Testing into Development Workflow
– Collaborate with PD, Tech, and Sourcing to ensure performance testing is embedded in calendars, round reviews, and vendor requirements—not treated as a late-stage check. Manage Lab Testing in Product Development
– Build aligned test panels, coordinate testing timelines, and ensure sample submissions and retests happen on time, tied to each stage of the development cycle. Systematize and Scale
– Build reusable templates and SOPs for the Quince Product Development team and collaborate with the QA team to ensure QC and Vendor adoption of quality testing frameworks across future collections. What You Bring
8+ years in product quality, testing, and QA—ideally across apparel, accessories, and/or home Ownership experience in building or managing category-level quality specs from concept to launch Expertise in ASTM, AATCC, and vendor-facing testing protocols Proven ability to set quality standards and interpret test results to make business-critical decisions Strong documentation, system design, and cross-functional communication skills Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to scale standards through process and tools 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. Compensation
Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 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
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. U.S. Standard Demographic Questions
We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Quince’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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Role Overview
At Quince, every detail matters—especially when it comes to long-term product performance. We’re hiring a full-time
Product Development Manager - Quality and Standards for Softlines
to own and implement the performance quality system that governs every stage of development, from New Product Concept (NPC) through Product Launch. Your mission: build and enforce
collection-level quality standards
that ensure every product we launch meets Quince’s bar for durability, functionality, and consistency. You’ll define what to test, when to test, and how to make go/no-go decisions based on data—not guesswork. What You’ll Do
Own Quality Performance Standards from Concept to Launch
– Lead the definition and enforcement of performance quality standards across the full development process—from early product briefs (NPC) through final production approval. Set Collection-Level Standards
– Write test specification frameworks by product type (e.g., linen shirts, knit joggers, outerwear). Establish clear targets for pilling, shrinkage, tensile strength, colorfastness, seam durability, and other key metrics. Build the Testing Standards Library for Product Development
– Develop a structured system of performance requirements—organized by product family—with test methods, pass/fail thresholds, and historical benchmarks. Define Quality Gates at each Product Development Step
– Establish required tests and checkpoints by round (e.g., yarn testing, PPS, TOP). Determine what must pass before proceeding to the next development phase or launch. Integrate Testing into Development Workflow
– Collaborate with PD, Tech, and Sourcing to ensure performance testing is embedded in calendars, round reviews, and vendor requirements—not treated as a late-stage check. Manage Lab Testing in Product Development
– Build aligned test panels, coordinate testing timelines, and ensure sample submissions and retests happen on time, tied to each stage of the development cycle. Systematize and Scale
– Build reusable templates and SOPs for the Quince Product Development team and collaborate with the QA team to ensure QC and Vendor adoption of quality testing frameworks across future collections. What You Bring
8+ years in product quality, testing, and QA—ideally across apparel, accessories, and/or home Ownership experience in building or managing category-level quality specs from concept to launch Expertise in ASTM, AATCC, and vendor-facing testing protocols Proven ability to set quality standards and interpret test results to make business-critical decisions Strong documentation, system design, and cross-functional communication skills Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to scale standards through process and tools 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. Compensation
Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 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
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. U.S. Standard Demographic Questions
We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Quince’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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