Director - Specialty Materials

Quince
Shanghai, Vietnam
Full timeUSD 1 - 2Function: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 15+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Cost analysis","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Own the global strategy and end-to-end execution of Quince’s specialty material portfolio, spanning leather, denim, silk, synthetics, and novelty wovens. Lead innovation and R&D for sustainable materials and finishing technologies, build and develop a world-class supplier network, and oversee production pipelines and rigorous quality/chemical compliance. Translate design and merchandising needs into manufacturable technical specifications, manage a specialized team, and drive cost leadership and traceability across markets.

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Director - Specialty Materials

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Job Summary

Own the global strategy and end-to-end execution of Quince’s specialty material portfolio, spanning leather, denim, silk, synthetics, and novelty wovens. Lead innovation and R&D for sustainable materials and finishing technologies, build and develop a world-class supplier network, and oversee production pipelines and rigorous quality/chemical compliance. Translate design and merchandising needs into manufacturable technical specifications, manage a specialized team, and drive cost leadership and traceability across markets.
Location: Shanghai, Vietnam
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define the global raw materials vision and strategy for specialty categories aligned to design, quality, sustainability, and margin objectives.
  • •Lead R&D and innovation across material categories, including sustainable sourcing, washes, dyes, finishes, and performance-enhancing treatments.
  • •Build and maintain a best-in-class global supplier network and negotiate lead times, capacity, and pricing while meeting quality and labor standards.
  • •Own end-to-end sourcing-to-production material pipelines, troubleshoot during sampling and mass-production, and ensure materials are market-ready at scale.
  • •Establish testing and compliance protocols for performance and chemical/regulatory requirements and partner with certification bodies to drive traceability and transparency.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 1 - 2

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Textile Science, Material Science, Supply Chain Management, Color Chemistry, or a related field.
  • •15+ years of experience in material sourcing, production, quality management, or coloration for apparel, accessories, or home textiles across leather, denim, silk, synthetics, and wovens.
  • •Deep technical knowledge of leather tanning, denim weaving and washing, silk production, synthetic manufacturing, and woven construction techniques.
  • •Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and material experts in a fast-paced retail or manufacturing environment, including mentoring and talent development.
  • •Strong cost analysis and quality/compliance expertise, including cost modeling, yield optimization, landed cost analysis, and supplier compliance programs.
Experience:15+ yearsRetailManufacturingApparelAccessoriesHome textilesMaterial sourcingQuality management
Education:
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCost analysisCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:BlockchainDigital tracking systemsPLM systemsQuality database managementGoogle MeetsZoom

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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