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Merchandising Creative Lead

Quince

Quince

Sales & Business Development
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 18, 2024
OUR STORY
Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.
OUR VALUES
EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD NICE THINGS. Quality shouldn’t be a luxury. We’re proud of our mission to bring the world’s highest quality goods to people at affordable prices.
QUALITY IS MORE THAN MATERIALS. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards.
WE FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS. From the perfect crewneck sweater to hotel quality sheets, we're all about high quality essentials that bring enjoyment to daily life.
WE’RE INNOVATING TO MAKE UNREAL PRICES A REALITY. Our uniquely developed factory-direct model lets us offer exceptionally high quality goods for much lower prices than our competitors.
ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL. We believe in real price transparency, for both our customers and factory partners. This way, everyone gets a better deal.
FAIR FACTORIES. We are committed to working with factories that meet the global standards for workplace safety and wage fairness.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Wish.com, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Merchandise Coordinator & Studio Manager to join our rapidly growing company. This hybrid role combines responsibilities in merchandising and studio management, ensuring seamless coordination between product launches, photoshoots, and overall studio operations. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn about Merchandising and Creative at a rapidly growing retail startup!
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading merchandise procurement, preparation, and flow of samples from pre-production to post-production. You will lead a team who will act as liaisons between the Merchandising and Creative teams. You will be an integral part of creating and implementing streamlined processes to help eliminate insufficient ways of working and improve overall organization. You’ll also get first hand product experience in multiple categories (including Apparel, Accessories, Kids, Home, Jewelry, Beauty, etc).
The ideal candidate is a team leader, self-starter, highly organized, a problem-solver and a great communicator. They thrive in an fast-paced environment where candor, speed, and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

  • Collaborate with the merchandising department to understand seasonal product lines and ensure accurate representation in all marketing materials.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, including sample tracking, inventory management, and coordination with merchandising.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to provide insights for product development and marketing strategies.
  • Work closely with planning and merchandising to understand inventory levels, and product turnover.
  • Coordinate with the merchandising team to ensure that product samples are received and reviewed on time.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the studio, including scheduling and managing photoshoots for product catalogs, e-commerce platforms, and marketing campaigns.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed shoot schedule, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all projects.
  • Liaise with photographers, stylists, models, and other creative professionals to ensure high-quality visual content.
  • Ensure the studio space is organized, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to align photoshoot outputs with overall brand strategies and campaign goals.
  • Sole owner of effective communication between the merchandising and studio teams to ensure consistency in product representation.
  • Participate in regular meetings with various departments to provide updates on merchandising and studio activities.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • Proven experience in merchandising, retail, or a related field, preferably within the apparel industry
  • Knowledge of photography, styling, and studio operations is highly desirable.
  • A keen eye for detail and a passion for fashion and visual aesthetics
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented with a focus on execution, problem solving, improving processes
  • Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; comfortable balancing multiple priorities and pivoting with last minute changes
  • Enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a high sense of urgency
  • Performance driven and performance motivated - gets results and likes being in a culture that values performance
  • Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint and familiarity with inventory management software
  • Experience working with UPS, FedEx and DHL carriers
  • Additional Requirements:Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet project deadlines
  • Ability to lift and move studio equipment as required.
  • Location: San Francisco
Quince seeks to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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.