Recruiter - US

Quince; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince is hiring a strategic Recruiter to partner with hiring leaders and drive high‑impact talent in a fast‑growth Menlo Park team. You will design search strategies, source, engage, and close top passive talent while upholding Quince’s rigorous talent bar.

This full‑time role offers a pay range of 120,000–210,000 USD base, with bonus and equity potential for eligible roles, reflecting market norms for senior recruiting in tech e‑commerce.

Qualifications

• Proven success running full-cycle searches in fast-growth or high-expectation environments.
• Strong partner and communicator who influences through insight, not volume.
• Track record of finding, engaging, and closing top passive talent.
• Data-driven operator who thrives on clarity, structure, and accountability.
• Deep commitment to quality - of talent, process, and candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring leaders - translating business goals into talent strategies and clear hiring plans.
• Design and execute search strategies grounded in market insight, structured process, and measurable progress.
• Source, engage, and close exceptional talent.
• Take ownership of assessment - deeply understand what excellence looks like in every role, evaluate for both skill and potential, and uphold Quince’s uncompromising talent bar.
• Build pipelines proactively and anticipate future needs, keeping quality and speed in balance.
• Deliver a consistent, best‑in‑class candidate experience.
• Contribute to recruiting excellence by improving tools, playbooks, and team operating rhythm.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder partnership

Talent closing

Data-driven

Talent quality

Job description

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 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

At Quince, talent is our greatest competitive edge - our bar is high because that’s what drives our success. Recruiters here aren’t order‑takers; they’re strategic operators and trusted advisors to leadership, combining business insight, curiosity, and precision to deliver extraordinary talent.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring leaders - translating business goals into talent strategies and clear hiring plans.
• Design and execute search strategies grounded in market insight, structured process, and measurable progress.
• Source, engage, and close exceptional talent.
• Take ownership of assessment - deeply understand what excellence looks like in every role, evaluate for both skill and potential, and uphold Quince’s uncompromising talent bar.
• Build pipelines proactively and anticipate future needs, keeping quality and speed in balance.
• Deliver a consistent, best‑in‑class candidate experience.
• Contribute to recruiting excellence by improving tools, playbooks, and team operating rhythm.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven success running full‑cycle searches in fast‑growth or high‑expectation environments.
• Strong partner and communicator who influences through insight, not volume.
• Track record of finding, engaging, and closing top passive talent.
• Data‑driven operator who thrives on clarity, structure, and accountability.
• Deep commitment to quality - of talent, process, and candidate experience.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting across multiple functions or geographies.
• Background in e‑commerce, consumer, or tech‑driven companies.
• Familiarity with talent mapping, market research, and scalable recruiting systems.

Pay Range

120,000 – 210,000 USD (base). Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

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.