Quality Assurance Director, Apparel (Mens/Womens)

Quince
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Quality","Leadership","Strategic thinking","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead the quality assurance strategy and execution for apparel across global markets, partnering with leadership in Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and supplier quality across a global supply chain.

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Quince
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4 months ago

Quality Assurance Director, Apparel (Mens/Womens)

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Job Summary

Lead the quality assurance strategy and execution for apparel across global markets, partnering with leadership in Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and supplier quality across a global supply chain.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define, implement, and lead the overarching Quality Assurance and compliance strategy for the Apparel product lifecycle, from concept through production and customer feedback.
  • •Provide guidance and leadership to Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development teams to proactively identify, assess, and resolve complex quality and compliance concerns.
  • •Ensure all apparel products adhere to design intent, advanced craftsmanship standards, fabric/material specifications, and rigorous global regulatory compliance for domestic and international markets.
  • •Direct the application of advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis) across new product development and manufacturing processes to identify and eliminate systemic quality risks.
  • •Establish and maintain high-level quality governance, including defining global Test Protocols, inspection standards, pass/fail criteria, and sampling methodologies specifically tailored for textile, knit, and woven fabric applications.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, with 3-5 years in a Director-level or equivalent senior leadership role within the Apparel industry.
  • •Proven experience in an online apparel retail environment, with broad exposure across diverse apparel product categories.
  • •Deep expertise in fabric and textile science, garment construction, pattern quality, and manufacturing processes for various apparel categories.
  • •Experience establishing, managing, and optimizing inspection and quality control processes at scale within a global manufacturing and supply chain environment.
  • •Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and enforcing product testing and quality inspection protocols using internationally recognized methods (e.g., AQL standards); knowledge of advanced quality tools (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma).
Experience:10+ yearsApparelRetailTextile
Skills:QualityLeadershipStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English

Company Brief

Quince
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.
Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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