Packaging and Print Marketing Designer

ABOUT QUINCE

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast.

What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver.

OUR CULTURE

Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before.

We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place.

Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths.

Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory.

If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you.

THE ROLE

Packaging and Print Marketing Designer

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.

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.

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.

This role reports into the Design Director. This role is fully remote for candidates outside the San Francisco area and follows a hybrid schedule for those based locally.

*You must submit samples of work/portfolio to be considered.

Responsibilities

Packaging Design & Development (50%)

Own the visual and structural design of Quince's primary and secondary packaging, setting the standard for brand expression at the point of unboxing

Design packaging systems (boxes, inserts, tissue, hangtags, labels) that reflect the brand while meeting production and cost targets

Develop packaging concepts that balance aesthetic elevation with manufacturability, material efficiency, and sustainability considerations

Work with material suppliers and manufacturers to source appropriate papers, finishes, and production methods that align with both brand vision and budget

Create detailed specifications for packaging, including die-line development, color separations, structural specifications, and finishing details (embossing, foil, special coatings, etc.)

Translate brand guidelines into packaging systems that feel premium and considered

Collaborate with product and operations teams to understand functional requirements, lead times, and cost constraints, and design solutions that satisfy all parameters

Champion packaging that drives perceived value, unboxing experience, and brand loyalty while managing production viability and cost per unit

Print Marketing & Direct Mail Design (50%)

Own design for the Quince direct mail program end to end, setting the visual direction and ensuring consistency across all campaigns

Design print marketing assets, including catalogs, mailers, inserts, and other formats, aligned with brand standards and customer acquisition and retention goals

Translate marketing objectives, audience insights, and testing strategies into compelling visual layouts

Maintain strong typography, composition, and hierarchy to create clear, engaging, and elevated designs

Ensure all creative reflects a premium, considered aesthetic

Partner with the Marketing lead to track performance and ensure mail pieces hit targets, using results to inform and iterate on design decisions

Packaging Production & Manufacturing

Own the full production design process for all packaging, from initial concepts through print-ready specifications to pre-production approvals

Develop die-line specifications and structural designs in collaboration with manufacturers

Manage color management, proofing, and sampling across various print and finishing processes (flexography, offset, digital, screen printing, foiling, embossing, etc.)

Understand and optimize for different production methods, material constraints, turnaround times, and cost implications

Conduct pre-production reviews with manufacturing partners, including physical proofs and samples, to ensure final output meets brand and quality standards

Maintain strict attention to detail on all packaging specifications to minimize errors, reprints, and material waste

Stay current on packaging materials, finishes, and production technologies that could enhance brand experience or improve sustainability

Work closely with supply chain and product teams to manage lead times, MOQs, and cost targets

Print Marketing Production & Execution

Own the full production design process for direct mail, from initial layouts to print-ready files to print proofing

Prepare and deliver precise, production-ready artwork including bleeds, trims, color profiles, and print specifications

Partner with print vendors to ensure technical accuracy, feasibility, and quality across all formats

Review proofs (digital and physical) and manage revisions to ensure final output meets brand and production standards

Maintain strict attention to detail across all files to minimize errors and reprints

Testing, Iteration, & Performance

Support rapid A/B testing cycles for direct mail by producing multiple creative variations efficiently

Use performance data and testing results to inform both packaging and print marketing iterations

Balance speed with quality, ensuring that performance-driven outputs still meet a high bar for design and brand expression

Collaborate with Growth and Marketing teams to implement test learnings into ne