Location: 100% Remote (Global)
Timezone / Hours: Flexible, significant overlap with US business hours
Engagement Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor
Since 2013, THE/STUDIO has been building the definitive operating system for product creation. We are combining modern SaaS technology with custom manufacturing to make producing physical goods as seamless, fast, and scalable as launching software.
We operate two core platforms: Customize Now (our best-in-class, on-demand manufacturing platform) and Source Anything (our new SaaS product that enables customers to seamlessly work with global factories beyond our own network).
We are a profitable, previously Silicon Valley-backed, fully remote company, and we are not just looking to improve manufacturing, we are looking for a visionary operator to help us truly revolutionize the global supply chain.
We are seeking an elite, systems-thinking Head of Operations. You will sit at the absolute intersection of bits and atoms, directly overseeing Manufacturing, our Global Factory Network, Customer Service, and Customer Success.
We don't need a traditional manager; we need an operational architect. You will treat operations like an engineering problem, using leverage, AI, and automation to scale throughput. If you are
Revolutionize the Supply Chain: Build and optimize a factory network and manufacturing process that redefines industry standards. You will uphold our core manufacturing principles: radical customer-centricity, ultra-low MOQs, unparalleled quality, and lightning speed.
Be the Cross-Functional Engine: Act as the ultimate enabler for the business. You will work in lockstep with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales to build workflows that allow every department to move faster and execute flawlessly.
Leverage Data & AI: We need someone "super cracked" at using modern tools. You will evaluate, implement, and leverage AI, automation, and deep data analytics to drive operational efficiencies and track meaningful KPIs across all your departments.
Architect the Customer Experience: Map, break down, and rebuild the entire user journey from the first quote to final delivery. You will obsess over UX, ensuring that the customer is the absolute hero of their manufacturing journey.
Lead Global Teams: Build, mentor, and scale high-performing, distributed teams across manufacturing, customer service, and success, creating a culture of excellence and high-velocity output.
The Tech-Enabled Operator: You have built your career at the intersection of complex physical operations (supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics) and modern technology/SaaS.
A Systems Thinker: You don't just throw bodies at a problem. You solve bottlenecks with better software, better data, and better processes.
Highly Analytical: You are incredibly fluent with data. You know how to extract insights, define complex KPIs, and use those metrics to drive organizational change.
A Cross-Functional Powerhouse: You know how to speak the language of engineers, marketers, and factory managers, bringing diverse teams together to execute a unified vision.
Experienced & Autonomous: You have 6+ years of operational leadership experience, specifically within high-growth startups, e-commerce platforms, or tech-forward supply chain companies. You thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Our CEO defines our top performers by three distinct traits. If this describes how you operate, you will thrive here:
Raw Intelligence & Problem-Solving: High processing power, business acumen, and logical reasoning. You can think on your feet, connect complex ideas, and break down ambiguous problems quickly.
"Give a Shit" Energy (Extreme Ownership): You take 100% accountability for your domain and outcomes. You don't make excuses or blame external factors. You look inward, find solutions, and push across the finish line.
Rapid Adaptation & Radical Candor: You embrace blunt, constructive feedback and pivot instantly without ego. You excel in a fast-moving environment where you need to act with urgency without waiting for hand-holding.
Flexible & Competitive: We don't let rigid corporate salary bands get in the way of hiring elite, high-ownership talent. We offer competitive, outcome-driven compensation packages tailored to the candidate's level of impact. / or indicate OTE for sales roles
Engagement Type: Full-time, exclusive independent contractor role.
Submit Application: IMPORTANT! Please submit your resume/CV in English
Initial Screen: Brief intro chat to evaluate mutual fit, communications, and expectations.
Hiring Manager / Team Interview: Deep dive into your hard skills, past track record, and problem-solving approach.
Assessment / Case Study: (If applicable for the role) Practical demonstration of your capabilities.
Final Executive Interview: Conversation with key team members.
Reference Checks: Verification of past performance with former leaders and CEOs.
Note that every role is different, so the process may vary depending on the requirements of the role. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applications.
THE/STUDIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture free from discrimination.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of operational leadership experience
- Experience in high-growth startups, e-commerce platforms, or technology-enabled supply chain companies
- Experience managing complex physical operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics
- Strong analytical skills, including KPI definition, data analysis, and using metrics to drive organizational change
- Experience leveraging software, AI, automation, and data to improve operational efficiency
- Experience building, mentoring, and scaling distributed global teams
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and factory teams
- English-language resume or CV
What We Do
We are building a company that could be equivalent in scale and relevance to Amazon. Sounds like an exaggeration — but let us explain how we view the market. Amazon and ecommerce in general have completely disrupted the "last mile" — from ordering products to getting those products delivered. But the "first mile" in the supply chain, where the product is actually produced, hasn’t changed in over a hundred years. In spite of that, its value is immense and only keeps growing. Fashion manufacturing alone is a $1.2Tn space. We're building an on-demand manufacturing platform that meets the needs of the 21st century and a social media economy. We bootstrapped our way to a $15M run rate and just closed a $10M Series A with a top-tier Silicon Valley VC. We believe we can create enormous value and literally change the world by making manufacturing accessible to everyone.
