Senior Textile Quality Assurance Associate
Everlane•4h ago
United StatesHybrid$67K–$95KFull-timeMid Level4+ yrs exp
Top focus
Qa Manager
- Clean luxury. Better for you. At Everlane, we believe luxury should be as effortless as it is conscious. We partner with ethical factories, work with premium, sustainably sourced materials
- strive to leave the industry cleaner than we found it. There's still much to do
- we're excited to grow a team of motivated humans ready for the challenge. The journey toward better continues.
- We hold the highest standards for quality at Everlane - it’s a big part of who we are. The Quality Assurance team is the secret sauce to building products that stand the test of time. We are a dedicated team of individuals who leverage our technical expertise to test new products and materials, inspect goods and deliver on the highest quality standards in both development and bulk production.
- We are looking for a Quality Control Senior Associate to join our QA function of the Sourcing team at Everlane. In this role, you will work with our products, factories
- internal team to identify and solve quality issues from testing to inspection. You will stay in constant daily communication with our factories and third-party partners. Additionally, you will partner closely with Production, Product Development, Technical Design, Sustainability
- Merchandising teams to deliver the highest quality products that adhere to our product standards and comply with applicable regulations.
- This position will report to the Senior Manager of Sourcing. A candidate’s background and expertise will determine which categories they will focus on.
- Your day-to-day:
- Implement and execute Everlane’s global inspection and testing program in partnership with factories, third-party partners, and cross-functional teams
- Communicate testing and inspection results internally and externally to key stakeholders, and partner with factories to ensure continuous improvement
- Independently manage QA activities, ensuring alignment with Everlane’s global quality standards.
- Analyze new materials, test results, & risk, and provide recommendations to the cross-functional teams for finished good use
- Manage return rate analysis and collaborate with the internal product teams on a plan to mitigate future risk
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve any development and bulk quality issues with urgency (i.e. workmanship, color, inspection report failures, etc.)
- Create corrective and preventive action plans while keeping internal partners informed
- Track and analyze quality defect reporting, identifying themes and proposing solutions
- Management of product samples, including TOPs and final reference samples
- Define, track, evaluate, and communicate each factory's performance metrics on a regular basis
- Create protocols and SOPs that keep global and internal partners informed of best practices and standards
- Manage additional projects as assigned by leadership
- We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- 4+ years of experience in quality assurance in textiles, apparel, and/or accessories and footwear
- Thorough understanding of different materials, associated risk, usability in finished garment stage
- Technical knowledge of AATCC and ASTM testing standards
- Experience presenting to key stakeholders
- Navigate ambiguous, fast-changing priorities and adjusts timelines accordingly
- Passionate about the craftsmanship of products and sustainability
- Interested and willing to travel both domestically and internationally
- Resourceful and entrepreneurial
- Experience with Airtable and Excel analysis a plus
- Added bonus if you:
- Have a BA/BS and/or Masters degree in Textiles Science or Textile Engineering
- Speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Italian
- The Fine Print:
- LA: This is a full-time role based in our Los Angeles Creative Studio located in the Arts District. We are on a hybrid schedule, with at least three days in the office per week, Tuesdays through Thursdays.
- California Residents: At Everlane, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The annual compensation range for this role is $67,000 - $95,000. This range is based on the Los Angeles geographic area and the actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
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Required skills
quality assurancetextilesapparelAATCCASTMExcelAirtable