Description

You will build and lead the brand's end-to-end quality program, from raw materials through finished goods, partnering with cross-functional teams to balance quality, speed, and cost.

Requirements

• Experience in apparel construction and factory realities.
• Ability to balance quality, speed, and cost.
• Leadership experience managing a quality control team.
• Experience with vendor management and factory audits.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain brand-wide quality standards, tolerances, and testing protocols across all product categories.
• Establish AQL standards and inspection criteria for inline and final inspections.
• Own fabric, trim, and garment performance requirements (shrinkage, colorfastness, pilling, skewing).
• Lead quality oversight across domestic and international factories, including vendor approval, scoring, and audits.
• Manage QC team and oversee inspection calendars, escalation protocols, and shipment release decisions.