Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager (d/f/m)

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.

• Drivers 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

Alongside an inspiring team and diverse tasks, you can look forward to fantastic 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