Merchandising Creative Lead

OUR STORYQuince 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 VALUESEVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD NICE THINGS. Quality shouldn’t be a luxury. We’re proud of our mission to bring the world’s highest quality goods to people at affordable prices.
QUALITY IS MORE THAN MATERIALS. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards.
WE FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS. From the perfect crewneck sweater to hotel quality sheets, we're all about high quality essentials that bring enjoyment to daily life.
WE’RE INNOVATING TO MAKE UNREAL PRICES A REALITY. Our uniquely developed factory-direct model lets us offer exceptionally high quality goods for much lower prices than our competitors.
ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL. We believe in real price transparency, for both our customers and factory partners. This way, everyone gets a better deal.
FAIR FACTORIES. We are committed to working with factories that meet the global standards for workplace safety and wage fairness.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESSQuince 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, Wish.com, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc. 
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Merchandise Coordinator & Studio Manager to join our rapidly growing company. This hybrid role combines responsibilities in merchandising and studio management, ensuring seamless coordination between product launches, photoshoots, and overall studio operations. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn about Merchandising and Creative at a rapidly growing retail startup! 
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading merchandise procurement, preparation, and flow of samples from pre-production to post-production. You will lead a team who will act as liaisons between the Merchandising and Creative teams. You will be an integral part of creating and implementing streamlined processes to help eliminate insufficient ways of working and improve overall organization. You’ll also get first hand product experience in multiple categories (including Apparel, Accessories, Kids, Home, Jewelry, Beauty, etc).
The ideal candidate is a team leader, self-starter, highly organized, a problem-solver and a great communicator. They thrive in an fast-paced environment where candor, speed, and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Collaborate with the merchandising department to understand seasonal product lines and ensure accurate representation in all marketing materials.
• Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, including sample tracking, inventory management, and coordination with merchandising.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to provide insights for product development and marketing strategies.
• Work closely with planning and merchandising to understand inventory levels, and product turnover.
• Coordinate with the merchandising team to ensure that product samples are received and reviewed on time.
• Oversee the daily operations of the studio, including scheduling and managing photoshoots for product catalogs, e-commerce platforms, and marketing campaigns.
• Develop and maintain a detailed shoot schedule, ensuring timely and efficient completion of all projects.
• Liaise with photographers, stylists, models, and other creative professionals to ensure high-quality visual content.
• Ensure the studio space is organized, clean, and well-maintained.
• Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to align photoshoot outputs with overall brand strategies and campaign goals.
• Sole owner of effective communication between the merchandising and studio teams to ensure consistency in product representation.