Senior Quality

Overview

Join the MIKUTA team as a Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager (d/f/m) and drive excellence across MIKUTA’s product quality and sustainability standards. If you are passionate about elevating product performance, building strong supplier relationships, and shaping a responsible sourcing strategy, we would love to hear from you

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's ready-to-wear in 2019. Today, MIKUTA is an independent fashion brand known for effortless design, premium feel, and a distinct point of view. Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal.

At MIKUTA, we are raising the bar for product quality and sustainability and we’re looking for a Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager to lead this mission. You will implement structured quality processes across all categories and develop a sustainability strategy that reflects our brand values.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the main contact for all quality-related matters between product teams and manufacturing partners.

- Lead and oversee quality control processes (risk assessments, pre-production testing, inline inspections, final shipment approvals).

- Evaluate supplier performance on quality and lead times, fostering long-term partnerships.

- Build and guide an internal quality and sustainability team.

- Develop and implement a sustainability strategy aligned with business goals and brand values.

- Establish responsible sourcing practices with transparency across all product inputs.

- Create and roll out standardized quality assurance processes, manuals, and KPIs.

- Drive measurable improvements in product quality, timelines, and supplier standards.

- Ensure compliance with industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate quality and sustainability into all product decisions.

About You

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality management, garment production, or sustainability within the fashion industry or a manufacturing environment.

- Garment construction knowledge.

- Experience working with factories and subcontractors such as print and dyehouses.

- Fluent in English & Portuguese, both written and spoken.

- Driver’s License class B.

- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges, take initiative, and drive improvements.

- Background in Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Engineering, or related field is a plus.

- Leadership skills are a plus.

Benefits

- Permanent contract with opportunities to grow and learn

- €1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year

- 25% Friends & Family discount

- Regular team events & company offsites

- Meal/food allowance card worth around 211€ (net) per month

- Individual benefits via Coverflex worth €170(net) per month, usable for:

- Public transport support

- Gym membership

- Meal/food allowance cards

- Education allowance

- And much more

How to Apply

Join the MIKUTA team and help define the next chapter of our fashion story. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity and meaningful customer experiences. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the MIKUTA spirit. Take a moment to explore our Instagram and website for a glimpse into our world. When applying, please share a brief note on why you feel you’re the perfect fit for MIKUTA. We can’t wait to hear from you

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