Merchandising Manager, Eyewear

San Francisco · Remote · USD 135,000-160,000 · 5-10 years experience · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

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.

The Merchandising Manager, Eyewear will be responsible for building and scaling the company's eyewear assortment.
The role focuses on prescription (Rx) lenses, including single-vision, progressive, blue-light, readers, and sunglasses.
The position involves managing the full product lifecycle, from development and quality assurance to fulfillment strategy.

Scale the Eyewear business by adding to, refining, and improving the assortment across frames and prescription lens offerings.
Own the prescription lens strategy, including lens types, coatings, materials, and index options.
Identify expansion opportunities to support long-term business growth.
Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and technical design to improve frame and lens quality.
Ensure a seamless Rx fulfillment experience for the customer.
Partner with vendors and optical labs to manage quality, price, and prescription accuracy.
Partner with planning, site merchandising, and marketing teams to drive business growth.
Monitor and improve sales targets, customer ratings, return rates, and margins.

5–10 years of retail merchandising experience.
Role is based in San Francisco, California, with a 3 days per week in-office requirement.
Proven track record of progressing within an organization and demonstrating continuous growth.
Experience leveraging data tools and external sources.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Experience within Eyewear, optical, or prescription lens categories.
Luxury expertise.
Working knowledge of prescription lens technology, optical fulfillment, and frame construction.
E-commerce and/or DTC experience.
Bachelor's Degree.