Product Development Leader

ABOUT QUINCE 

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: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.

• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.

• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.

• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.

• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

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.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

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.

THE ROLE

Product Development Execution Lead

Summary

The Product Development Execution Lead at Quince is a pivotal factory-based role responsible for driving the on-the-ground execution of product development within our vendor ecosystem. This position focuses on real-time coordination, issue resolution, and accelerating the product development process to ensure timely market delivery. The role requires a hands-on approach, spending substantial time in factories to meet development milestones efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Own and actively manage the day-to-day product development timeline, ensuring progress within the 16-week cycle target.
• Coordinate across Merchandising, Sourcing, Fit, Technical Development, Materials, QA, Creative, and Vendors to align on development status and dependencies.
• Ensure accurate and complete product documentation prior to vendor handoff, including technical specifications and testing requirements.
• Oversee sample development, tracking all requests, shipments, and revisions to maintain efficiency and reduce sample rounds.
• Facilitate timely product reviews and approvals, ensuring completion of required testing and communication of outcomes.
• Conduct in-person development trips with global teams to accelerate decision-making and resolve issues directly at vendor sites.
• Support timely staging of materials and production in partnership with Sourcing, ensuring readiness for product launch.
• Maintain accurate, real-time data across product development systems for transparency and fast execution.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in product development, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and timelines.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on issue resolution and process optimization.
• Proficiency in using product development tools and systems for tracking and documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, spending up to 4 days per week on-site at factories.
• Hands-on approach with experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

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.