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Sr. Technical Designer, Footwear (Fit & PD)

Join Quince as a senior technical designer to lead the reset and build the foundation of quality and fit across men's and women's footwear.

Company Overview

Quince was founded in 2018 to offer high‑quality essentials at very low prices through a direct‑to‑consumer model. Our focus on sustainability, ethical production, and innovation drives every decision and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of what “good fit” means for Quince footwear and align teams on consistent standards.
• Partner with Merchants and Footwear Sourcing to ensure fit, construction, and quality expectations are consistent across vendors.
• Use data such as returns, wear tests, and customer feedback to identify issues and implement lasting fixes.
• Document blocks, lasts, tolerances, construction, standards, and testing procedures for future use.
• Create 20–25 validated core fit blocks across men's and women's footwear.
• Build and maintain a digital last library by vendor and silhouette.
• Reset and document fit tolerances, grading rules, and fit intent by category.
• Lead the fit cycle from prototype to production, running fit sessions, evaluating construction, and establishing wear‑test protocols.
• Identify fit outliers in the current assortment and propose corrective actions.
• Partner with Footwear Sourcing to update measurement charts and specifications in PLM.
• Define construction techniques, quality standards, and material performance requirements by silhouette.
• Develop a materials standards library with minimum testing criteria for leather and other key materials.
• Own Build Sheet creation with Merchants, ensuring accurate construction, tolerances, BOMs, and testing callouts.
• Support the reset of existing Build Sheets with updated fit blocks and specifications.
• Manage development timelines in partnership with Footwear Sourcing to ensure timely vendor submissions and launch dates.
• Coordinate cross‑functional weekly syncs with Merch, PD, and Sourcing teams to drive execution and alignment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in footwear fit, development, or technical design.
• Proven experience fitting and developing men's and women's footwear across multiple categories.
• Deep understanding of last grading, sizing systems, construction, and fit wear testing.
• Strong technical knowledge of footwear construction and material standards, especially leather.
• Skilled at running effective fit sessions and communicating issues clearly to vendors.
• Experience translating wear test and customer feedback into lasting improvements.
• Proven ability to align cross‑functional teams (PD, Merch, Footwear Sourcing, vendors).
• Detail‑focused, proactive, and motivated to build scalable tools and systems.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and walking throughout the entirety of your shift.
• Ability to go up and down stairs, use ladders as needed.
• Bending, twisting, or kneeling may be required for lifting or maneuvering objects.
• May be asked to work outside or travel to shoots off‑site as needed.

Compensation

Base salary: $120,000 USD – $150,000 USD (pay range may vary based on experience and location). Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Integrity

Quince provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

Security Advisory

We emphasize legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn. Personal data is not solicited during the application phase.