Lead Designer, Quince
Social
$145-160k
+ Bonus for eligible roles
Affordable luxury fashion & home goods
Job no longer available
Affordable luxury fashion & home goods
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$145-160k
+ Bonus for eligible roles
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create products of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands at a much lower price.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a creative who thrives at the intersection of brand integrity and performance-driven design
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in design, art direction, or a similar creative role, ideally within apparel or e-commerce
- Proven expertise in apparel-focused design and photo art direction
- Ability to translate marketing objectives into compelling visual narratives
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design tools
- Ideally, candidates are local and can commute to our San Francisco office to attend photoshoots. If not local, a willingness to travel to San Francisco monthly for photoshoots is required
- Ability to balance brand consistency with the flexibility needed for performance marketing
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and their advertising formats
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail
- This role requires candidates to be based in San Francisco and available to commute to our studio for photoshoots
What the job involves
- 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
- We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our design team, focusing on design and photography direction for paid social media campaigns, with additional responsibilities in organic social content
- This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between brand and performance marketing, ensuring our static ads drive conversions while staying true to our brand identity
- You will lead design reviews, collaborate with creative strategists, and work closely with the photography team to produce compelling visual content that aligns with our marketing objectives
- Run daily design reviews with designers to maintain creative excellence and brand consistency
- Ensure all visuals and imagery are on-brand while supporting revenue goals
- Mentor and guide the design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Collaborate closely with Creative Strategists in the Performance Marketing team to develop and refine briefs that align product messaging with creative execution
- Provide hands-on input and creative insights closely tied to the product and target audience
- Spend time creating comprehensive comps and curating inspiration to guide the creative process
- Ensure visual content is engaging, on-brand, and optimized for conversion
- Develop and maintain social media–specific brand guidelines, ensuring consistent adherence and serving as their primary custodian
- Collaborate with the photography team to create shot lists and art direction decks
- Attend photoshoots to provide on-site art direction, ensuring the creative vision is executed effectively
- Bridge the gap between brand and performance marketing to drive conversions while maintaining brand integrity
- Align creative efforts with overall business objectives and marketing strategies
- Oversee the creation of visual content tailored for paid social media campaigns
- Contribute to organic social media content to maintain brand consistency across all channels
Application process
- 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
Our take
Recently, there has been more widespread awareness of the alarming waste of resources and environmental impact caused by the fast fashion industry. Recognizing these concerns, Quince is looking to offer a more sustainable alternative to consumers.
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand that offers high-quality products at lower prices by cutting out the middlemen. The company provides wardrobe staples and home goods, with an emphasis on minimalism, simplicity and timeless designs.
The company works directly with factories to produce inventory on a near-just-in-time basis. By eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, Quince can streamline the supply chain and reduce financial and environmental waste.
This approach allows Quince to ship goods directly to consumers' doorsteps, providing a more efficient and sustainable shopping experience. This has proven very popular, allowing the company to raise significant funding, reach a valuation of $4.5 billion and expand to Canada.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
58% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Mar 2026
$500m
SERIES E
Jul 2025
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $958m
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sid Gupta
(CEO & Co-founder)Graduated from Stanford University with an MBA in Finance. Previously the Founder and CEO of Lolli and Pops as well as the Director of Strategy at TechTurn.
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