Print Designer, Apparel

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 Designer

We are seeking a Print Designer to join our growing team. This role will support Women's Apparel, partnering closely with our Color Forecast Expert and Developer to execute print/ color from concept through bulk production. This role is both creative and executional: researching the competitive landscape, translating trends into brand-right designs, and managing prints from concept through strike-off approval. It will involve strong cross-functional collaboration across Merchandising, Product Development, Creative, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Research & Concept Development

• Conduct competitive landscape research to understand market opportunities
• Perform trend and runway research and translate insights into wearable, brand-right prints
• Concept and develop original prints and patterns aligned with seasonal direction

Print Design & Execution

• Design approximately 20 new prints per season for Women's Dresses
• Recolor and resize prints to suit different dress silhouettes and fabrications
• Ensure print scale, placement, and repeat integrity across styles
• Apply strong graphic design fundamentals to create clean, intentional artwork

Production & Vendor Management

• Create and maintain accurate artwork mill sheets
• Own strike-off development, review, and approval
• Partner with mills and vendors to troubleshoot print issues (color, scale, clarity)
• Ensure final prints translate accurately from artwork to fabric

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Merchandising, Color, and Product Development
• Align prints with seasonal palettes and assortment strategy
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners to stay on timeline

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of print design experience in women's apparel (dresses preferred)
• Strong graphic design background with excellent eye for composition and scale
• Proven ability to develop original, commercial prints
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Miro
• Experience creating production-ready artwork and mill sheets (Experience working directly with mills a plus)
• Strong understanding of strike-offs, repeats, and print execution
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple prints simultaneously

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred

*Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will be required to work in office 5 days per week. All candidates outside of that region in the United States will be able to work in a fully remote capacity. No relocation is required.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$110,000-$130,000 USD

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.