Product Teardown Analyst

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-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.

As a Product Teardown Analyst at Quince, you will support the evaluation of our products through detailed side-by-side competitive comparisons. Your role will involve dissecting and analyzing products to identify differences in design, materials, and construction, helping to uncover areas for improving quality and achieving cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the product teardown lab by disassembling and evaluating products to compare features and identify differences.
• Conduct analyses of materials, construction, and design elements to uncover opportunities for improving quality and finding cost-saving measures.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Merchant teams to support the translation of findings into actionable recommendations for product improvements.
• Help develop and maintain standardized procedures for product teardown and analysis, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Assist in translating these procedures into standards for vendors.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor products to help ensure our products meet or exceed market standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product analysis, teardown, or quality assurance, with a focus on apparel, accessories, and/or home goods.
• Experience in integrating lab results with reviews, returns data, and customer survey data.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to product performance improvements and cost reductions through design-to-value techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with good communication, presentation, and project management abilities.

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.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.