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Director - Specialty Materials

Quince · Guantang Qu, Hong Kong; Shanghai, Shanghai, China; Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong, China; Vietnam

Posted 8 days ago

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This role has been open
8 days
Quince's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
21% of Quince's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Quince
high
83 stale, 12 reposted of 134 open
Hiring momentum
216 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Director of Specialty Materials at Quince is responsible for ensuring that products made from various materials meet high standards for quality, sustainability, and affordability. This role involves strategic leadership in material sourcing, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, managing a comprehensive material portfolio while driving cost optimization and quality assurance. The director will also lead a specialized team, translating design visions into technical specifications and fostering knowledge sharing across material categories.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Degree in Textile Science, Material Science, Supply Chain Management, Color Chemistry, or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in material sourcing, production, quality management, or coloration for apparel, accessories, or home textiles, with expertise across leather, denim, silk, synthetics, and wovens.
  • Deep technical knowledge of leather tanning, denim weaving and washing, silk production, synthetic manufacturing, and woven construction techniques.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and material experts in a fast-paced retail or manufacturing environment, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent.
  • Strong cost analysis skills: cost modeling, yield optimization, landed cost analysis, and budget management across multiple material categories.
  • Experience building and maintaining quality standards and supplier compliance programs, including SKU rationalization and shade consolidation.

Nice to have

  • Experience with sustainable materials, circularity initiatives, and eco-friendly processing across multiple material types.
  • Knowledge of supply chain traceability, including blockchain or digital tracking systems.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems and quality database management.
  • Background in luxury goods (apparel, home, and accessories) with an eye for premium aesthetics, handfeel, and trend forecasting across diverse material categories.
  • Experience managing a multi-category material portfolio and cross-functional teams of specialized experts.

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range provided beyond a broad base salary indication.
  • The role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership, which may be demanding in a fast-paced environment.
  • The position involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.

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Listed by Quince on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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