QA Auditor

The Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Name: Quality Assurance Auditor

What you’ll do:

• Conduct inspections of factory TOPs (Top of Production samples) as assigned.
• Perform in-line inspections on garments during various production stages.
• Conduct final audits, including visual inspections and verification of measurement of finished goods.
• Identify, document, and recommend corrective actions for quality issues found during inspections.
• Inspect returned merchandise to determine defect types and root causes.
• Support internal teams by providing quality-related feedback and guidance.
• Collaborate with other QC auditors to share insights and standardize inspection approaches.
• Absorb and provide coaching on quality standards during inspections and sample reviews.
• Accurately complete inspection reports and input data into relevant systems or templates.
• Perform additional quality-related tasks as assigned by management.

What you’ll need:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Certificate).
• 1–3 years of experience in garment construction and/or apparel manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of quality control experience in the apparel industry.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• A high attention to detail and accuracy.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure with precision.
• A solid understanding of garment measuring, construction, and defect identification.
• Knowledge of woven and knit fabrics, garment production, and finishing processes.
• Familiarity with apparel quality control/assurance methods.
• Ability to prepare and interpret product specification sheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20–50 lbs over short distance.
• Capable of performing repetitive hand/wrist motions.
• Able to stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and move garments or boxes as needed.

Compensation:

The anticipated base hourly range for this role is $20 - $25 hr, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

Benefits & Perks:

• Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits.
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• Collaboration with people all around the world.
• Fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• Donation to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• Clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), and other meaningful and fun stuff!

About the Role:

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this.

Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Boenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.