Materials and Trims Library Manager

Quince; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince is looking for a full-time Materials and Trims Library Manager in San Francisco. The role focuses on centralizing and upgrading material resources across apparel, while setting quality standards and streamlining processes. It requires significant experience in material management and excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working in Materials Library across apparel and/or accessories.
• Deep experience with fabrics, hardware, linings, threads, elastics, and labels.
• Strong track record building materials libraries from nothing.

Responsibilities

• Audit & assess current materials and trims.
• Standardize and simplify material usage across categories.
• Design and maintain a physical Materials Library Room in SF.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

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

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

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, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

At Quince, every detail matters—down to the fabric, zipper, lining, fabric, and thread. We're hiring a full-time Materials and Trims Library Manager to lead the long-term centralization and upgrade of all materials and trims used across apparel and accessories.

Your mission: reduce unnecessary variation, raise quality standards, and set up a permanent, physical Materials Library Room that serves as the single source of truth for all fabrics, hardware, linings, threads, elastics, and labels. You’ll streamline inputs, document specs, align teams, and ensure every material we use is ready to scale with speed and confidence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit & Assess – Review all current materials and trims across categories. Flag overuse, duplication, quality risks, and sourcing delays.
  
  
• Standardize & Simplify – Set clear standards across categories that prioritize durability, performance, consistency, and availability.
  
  
• Build the Library Room – Design, set up, and maintain a physical Materials & Trims Library Room in SF—organized by category with swatches, labels, specs, and sourcing info.
  
  
• Create the Digital Library – Build and maintain a digital mirror of the physical library, with searchable visuals, usage rules, and vendor data.
  
  
• Partner & Align – Work cross-functionally with Design, PD, Tech, and Sourcing to align on inputs that meet aesthetic and functional goals.
  
  
• Vendor Confirmations – Validate specs, availability, lead times, and MOQs for every approved material and trim.
  
  
• Govern & Maintain – Establish ownership, update protocols, and rollout training to ensure teams use the right materials at the right time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years working in Materials Library Room —across apparel and/or accessories
  
  
• Deep experience with fabrics, hardware, linings, threads, elastics, and labels
  
  
• Strong track record building a rims/materials libraries from nothing
  
  
• Real-world production knowledge—what scales, what causes delays
  
  
• Detail-obsessed with high quality standards
  
  
• Strong communicator who thrives cross-functionally

We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. Bonus eligibility varies by role and is determined based on the position’s impact and contribution to our strategic goals.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $130,000 USD

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