Color Trend Forecasting Manager

Quince

Quince

San Francisco, CA, USA · Remote
Posted 6+ months ago
OUR STORY
Quince 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 VALUES
EVERYONE 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 SUCCESS
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, Wish.com, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The 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-judgement 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.
The Color Trend Forecasting Manager will report directly to the Senior Director, Apparel & Accessories. This role is responsible for driving the development and execution of Quince’s color strategy. Your ability to anticipate emerging color trends, analyze market demands, and translate them into cohesive color palettes will be crucial in maintaining Quince's competitive edge and satisfying our customers' evolving tastes. Quince's growth and success is directly tied to the performance and success of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Color Trend Analysis: Stay at the forefront of color trends by conducting in-depth market research, monitoring industry publications, and analyzing customer buying behavior and feedback to make style/color recommendations.
- Develop and Maintain Color Palettes: Utilize expertise and market data to curate and create seasonal color palettes that will resonate with Quince's target audience while aligning to the brand aesthetics. Develop style by color matrix (with Pantones) for key apparel franchises.
- Color Approvals: Manage lab dip approvals and develop color standards to communicate specifications effectively to manufacturers and suppliers.
- Quality Control: Collaborate with Sourcing and Product Development teams to ensure the accurate execution of color choices in the final products and maintain consistent quality across franchises. Collaborate with the Creative team to ensure colors of products are accurately reflected on the website.
- Forecasting and Long-term Planning: Anticipate future color trends and incorporate them into long-term product development strategies to deliver 300+% YoY revenue growth in all apparel franchises.
Key Requirements:
- 3+ years of color trend forecasting experience in the apparel industry
- Product obsessed with experience in leveraging market trends, data, and a keen eye for color aesthetics to anticipate customer needs (combining both the “science” and “art”)
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement
- Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
- Proficient with MS Office/ G Suite applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Quince seeks to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.