PD Manager, Footwear at Quince

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Footwear Industry, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Technical Specification, Sample Management, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Leadership, Project Management, Manufacturing Processes, Data Management, Process Improvement, Global Sourcing, Fit Analysis, Timeline Management

Industry

Retail

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 (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- PD Manager, Footwear Responsibility: ● Development Timeline Ownership & Acceleration Own and actively manage the day-to-day product development timeline across new products, color and size extensions, vendor transitions, and refreshes. Ensure programs progress within the 16-week cycle target by tracking milestones, escalating risks early, and driving timely decision-making across teams. ● Cross-Functional Workflow & Orchestration Serve as the central point of coordination across Merchandising, Sourcing, Fit, Technical Development, Materials, QA, Creative, and Vendors. Ensure all parties are aligned on development status, next steps, and dependencies at every stage of the lifecycle. ● Build Sheet Handoff and Coaching Ensure all required product documentation is accurate, complete, and ready prior to vendor handoff. This includes technical specification sheets, build documentation, testing requirements, fit inputs, and any supporting materials needed for vendor execution. Ensure vendors understand and translate it correctly. ● Sample Development & Tracking Discipline Coordinate and track all sample requests, shipments, inbound reviews, fit requests, and revisions. Drive efficiency in sample development by maintaining momentum, minimizing rework, and supporting the target of ≤2.0 sample rounds per product. ● Approvals, Feedback Loops & Testing Coordination Facilitate timely product reviews and approvals by Merchandising, Fit, and Technical teams. Track testing requests and results, ensuring products complete required performance or quality testing and that outcomes are clearly communicated to all stakeholders. ● In-Country Development Trip Management Run in-person country development trips with Global Merchants and Global Fit teams to accelerate decision-making, resolve issues at the source, and strengthen vendor execution. ● Production & Launch Readiness Coordination Support timely staging of materials and finished-goods production in partnership with Sourcing. Coordinate on-time delivery of photo samples to Creative teams to ensure marketing readiness and launch timelines are met. ● Tools, Systems & Process Hygiene Maintain clean, accurate, real-time data across all product development systems, including the Product Catalog and tracking tools. Ensure systems reflect current status, ownership, and next actions to support transparency and fast execution. Travel Expectations (Core Role Requirement) This role is factory-based with heavy travel and requires consistent presence at vendor sites. ● Travel Frequency: Up to 4 days per week on-site at factories ● Regions: Key sourcing regions, depending on vendor base ● Duration: Ongoing, embedded travel rather than occasional trips ● Work Style: Hands-on, in-person coordination within sample rooms and factory offices Requirement: ● >8 years in product development or factory-facing roles ● Strong category expertise ● Strong experience working directly with factories and sample rooms ● Comfortable operating independently on-site ● Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused ● Clear communicator across language, cultural, and functional boundaries 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.

Responsibilities

The PD Manager will own and accelerate the product development timeline for footwear, ensuring milestones are met within a 16-week cycle. They will serve as the central coordinator across cross-functional teams and vendors to manage samples, technical documentation, and production readiness.