Color & Trends Forecasting Manager

ABOUT QUINCE

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.

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.

We’re looking for a Color & Trends Forecasting Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of Quince’s color strategy. Success in this position means having the ability to anticipate emerging color trends, analyze market demands, and translate them into cohesive color palettes will be crucial in maintaining our competitive edge and satisfying our customers’ evolving tastes.

Quince’s growth and success is directly tied to the performance and success of this role.

• Color Trend Analysis:
  Stay at the forefront of color trends by conducting in‑depth market research, monitoring industry publications, and analyzing customer buying behavior/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 our target audience while aligning to the Quince brand aesthetics. Develop style by color matrix (with Pantones) for key apparel franchises.
• Color Approvals:
  Develop color standards to communicate color specifications effectively to manufacturers and suppliers and manage lab dip approvals.
• 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 3x YoY revenue growth in all apparel, home and kids businesses.

• 5+ years of color trend forecasting experience in the apparel industry
• Product obsessed and a keen eye for color aesthetics, with experience in leveraging market trends, data, and a critical eye 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 Power point
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

$120,000 - $210,000 USD

Joining Quince means being part of a mission‑driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard…