Print Marketing Designer

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

Print Marketing Designer
As direct mail becomes a scaled channel, the Print Marketing Designer will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, high-volume creative with a strong emphasis on performance and production excellence. This role is responsible for designing and executing direct mail assets that balance performance-driven iteration with elevated brand expression.

Working at the intersection of creative, marketing, and operations, the designer will manage the end-to-end print design process, from concept through final production, while also partnering closely with Marketing to track performance and ensure campaigns meet defined targets. This role is expected to engage directly with performance data, using results and testing insights to inform creative decisions and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong design fundamentals and refined taste with deep expertise in print production, along with a data-informed mindset. They are comfortable working against clear KPIs, iterating quickly based on results, and optimizing creative without sacrificing brand integrity or quality.

This role reports into the Lead Brand Designer. 

This role is fully remote for candidates outside the San Francisco area and follows a hybrid schedule for those based locally.

*You must submit samples of work/portfolio to be considered. 

Responsibilities

Direct Mail Design & Creative Development

• Own design for the Quince direct mail program end to end, setting the visual direction and ensuring consistency across all campaigns
• Design print marketing assets, including mailers, catalogs, inserts, and other formats, aligned with brand standards and customer acquisition and retention goals
• Translate marketing objectives, audience insights, and testing strategies into compelling visual layouts
• Maintain a strong sense of typography, composition, and hierarchy to create clear, engaging, and elevated designs
• Ensure all creative reflects a premium, considered aesthetic
• Partner with the Marketing lead to track performance and ensure mail pieces hit targets, using results to inform and iterate on design decisions

Production & Print Execution

• Own the full production design process for direct mail, from initial layouts to print-ready files to print proofing 
• Prepare and deliver precise, production-ready artwork including bleeds, trims, color profiles, and print specifications
• Partner with print vendors to ensure technical accuracy, feasibility, and quality across all formats
• Review proofs (digital and physical) and manage revisions to ensure final output meets brand and production standards
• Maintain strict attention to detail across all files to minimize errors and reprints

Testing & Iteration at Scale

• Support rapid A/B testing cycles by producing multiple creative variations efficiently
• Collaborate with growth and marketing team to implement test learnings into new creative iterations
• Balance speed with quality, ensuring that performance-driven outputs still meet a high bar for design and brand expression
• Track and organize variations to ensure clarity across testing cycles

Systems & Workflow Optimization

• Develop and maintain scalable templates and systems for direct mail production
• Standardize file setup, specs, and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time
• Identify opportunities to streamline production processes while maintaining quality
• Ensure version control and organization across all creative assets

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Growth and Marketing teams to align on testing strategy, performance goals, and timelines
• Collaborate with external print vendors and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and production requirements
• Communicate clearly and proactively on timelines, constraints, and deliverables, with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to keep work moving forward
• Maintain fast turnaround on feedback and requests, ensuring stakeholders are unblocked and decisions are made efficiently

Quality Control & Brand Integrity

• Maintain a consistently high standard of design quality across all direct mail outputs
• Ensure alignment with brand guidelines while pushing for thoughtful, elevated execution
• Conduct quality checks on all final files and printed materials
• Continuously refine creative based on performance data and 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 4–7 years of experience in print design, with a strong focus on direct mail or high-volume production
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of best-in-class print production processes, including bleeds, color management, paper stocks, finishes, and prepress requirements
• Strong typographic skills and a refined design sensibility
• Proven ability to work quickly and accurately across multiple iterations and deadlines
• High attention to detail, especially in production file setup and proofing
• Experience working with print vendors and managing production timelines
• Strong file organization and documentation practices, ensuring assets are scalable, traceable, and easy for cross-functional partners to use
• Strong organizational and communication skills

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.