Packaging and Print Marketing Designer

About the company

Quince is an e-commerce platform that manufactures and sells apparel, home goods, accessories, beauty, and wellness products directly to consumers through its “manufacturer-to-consumer” model.

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p data-renderer-start-pos="34"><strong data-renderer-mark="true"><u data-renderer-mark="true">ABOUT QUINCE&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="74">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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="540">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:</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="762"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Customer First</strong>: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="836"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">High Quality</strong>: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="949"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Essential Design</strong>: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1041"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Always a Better Deal</strong>: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1140"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Social &amp; Environmental Responsibility</strong>: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1254">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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1545"><strong data-renderer-mark="true"><u data-renderer-mark="true">OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1587">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.&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2087">If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.</p></div><p data-renderer-start-pos="2290" data-local-id="6a0d0d38-3057-4834-9012-12f09f19e465"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true"><span class="fabric-text-color-mark" data-renderer-mark="true" data-text-custom-color="#0747a6"><u data-renderer-mark="true">THE ROLE </u></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Packaging and Print Marketing Designer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As Quince scales both direct mail and branded packaging, the Packaging and Print Marketing Designer will play a critical role in delivering exceptional creative across these two interconnected channels. This role balances refined aesthetic vision with deep production expertise, owning the design and execution of both product packaging and direct mail marketing assets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working at the intersection of creative, marketing, and operations, the designer will manage the end-to-end design process for both packaging and print marketing—from concept through final production—while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure brand elevation, performance, and manufacturing viability. This role requires someone with both impeccable taste and hands-on knowledge of production constraints, material costs, sustainability implications, and manufacturing processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate combines strong design fundamentals and refined taste with deep expertise in both packaging and print production, along with a data-informed mindset. They are comfortable working against clear KPIs, iterating quickly based on results, and optimizing creative without sacrificing brand integrity or quality. They understand production as a design tool, not an afterthought.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role reports into the <strong>Design Director. </strong>This role is fully remote for candidates outside the San Francisco area and follows a hybrid schedule for those based locally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>*You must submit samples of work/portfolio to be considered.&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Packaging Design &amp; Development (50%)</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own the visual and structural design of Quince's primary and secondary packaging, setting the standard for brand expression at the point of unboxing</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design packaging systems (boxes, inserts, tissue, hangtags, labels) that reflect the brand while meeting production and cost targets</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop packaging concepts that balance aesthetic elevation with manufacturability, material