Performance Creative Strategy Director

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.

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:

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.

• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.

• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.

• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.

• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

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.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

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. 

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

THE ROLE:

Creative Strategy Director 

Quince is hiring a Performance Creative Strategy Director to join our Paid Social team. This role sits at the intersection of creativity and performance—leading the development of high-impact ad concepts that drive growth while maintaining Quince's elevated aesthetic.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading creative strategy for high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands, ideally in the premium or luxury space. You pair sharp creative instincts with a data-driven mindset, translating insights into concepts that scale without sacrificing taste.

You'll guide a small, high-performing team of creative strategists, designers, and editors to deliver ads that convert and build brand love. From writing briefs and shaping content strategy across channels to collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and merchandising, you'll ensure every campaign reflects both the art and science of performance marketing.

This role will report into our Director, Paid Social. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (GMs, Merch, Inventory, Sourcing) as the main marketing point of contact for assigned product categories.
  
  
• Develop and execute creative strategies that drive performance across paid social platforms — primarily optimizing for acquisition and revenue growth.
  
  
• Review and refine creative concepts to ensure alignment with brand identity, tone, and design standards.
  
  
• Analyze performance data and audience insights to inform creative testing, iteration, and optimization.
  
  
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging opportunities and strengthen creative direction.
  
  
• Stay on top of design and social media trends to bring fresh, innovative ideas to campaigns.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Influencer team to craft and refine briefs for UGC and testimonial video content.
  
  
• Monitor owned category performance to ensure marketing efficiency and revenue targets are met.
  
  
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the paid social creative team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  
  
• 8+ years of relevant experience in creative strategy, marketing, ideally within direct-to-consumer e-commerce
  
  
• Proven experience developing and executing creative strategies that drive measurable performance and growth
  
  
• Strong understanding of performance marketing and how creative impacts conversion and efficiency metrics
  
  
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret large data sets, identify key business drivers, and translate insights into actionable creative strategies
  
  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and leadership
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or coursework in Business, Economics, or Finance in addition to marketing disciplines
  
  
• Experience working with elevated or luxury brands in a high-growth, DTC environment
  
  
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative instincts and performance-focused design work, including digital and paid media campaigns
  
  
• Familiarity with video editing, motion graphics, and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent)
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment where creative excellence and performance go hand in hand

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $160,000 USD

WHY QUINCE?

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.