The Role
Thuma is seeking a talented and ambitious Manager of Graphic Design who has an exceptional eye for minimalistic and sophisticated design, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a drive to make a meaningful impact at a design-focused company and provide leadership to the Graphic Design team.
The Manager of Graphic Design will play a key role in developing compelling, on-brand digital marketing materials that captivate audiences and enhance our brand presence across various platforms. The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for typography, color theory, layout design, composition, film, and photography, combining these elements to produce innovative designs and videos that effectively meet marketing and brand objectives. In addition, this role includes leading and mentoring coaching and developing a small team of graphic designers, inspiring creativity, fostering professional growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cohesive work that aligns with the brand’s vision.
Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. The role involves three days in the office each week and occasional additional days as needed.
In recognition of the personal and professional benefits that team members gain from time spent together in person, we organize a range of events throughout each year designed to bring our entire team together!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the wider Thuma team by designing for web, print, packaging, ads, emails, and more. This role will provide a lot of creative support to our Growth Marketing team. Think: ads (static and motion), social artwork, and marketing emails.
- Manage the creative process for assigned projects from concept to final delivery.
- Continuously assess and refine design workflows/processes, developing frameworks that enhance collaboration and efficiency for both the design team and stakeholders involved in the creative process.
- Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and meet stakeholder expectations, while proactively identifying opportunities to refine and expand the brand's visual identity.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop world-class creative that consistently sets new standards and drives innovation.
- Cultivate a positive, collaborative team culture that emphasizes a design-first mindset—prioritizing the development of exceptional creative work while deeply understanding design culture, history, and emerging trends.
- Possess a collaborative mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the adaptability to effectively manage multiple projects while seamlessly coordinating with external partners and cross-functional teams.
- Present design concepts and strategies to internal teams, articulating the creative vision and how they align with business goals while collaborating to refine and optimize based on feedback.
- Guide and mentor junior team members by sharing industry best practices, encouraging creative exploration, and fostering an environment that supports their professional growth.
This Might Describe You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- You lead and inspire high-performing teams to do their best work.
- 4+ years of professional design experience, with 3 - 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Figma, and other relevant design tools.
- Strong understanding of typography, print design, print production, layout, color theory, and branding principles.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools is a plus.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and leadership capabilities.
Why Join Us
Equity/401k: Participation in employee stock option plan and our 401k program where we will match up to 6% of your contributions
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions
Extras: 12 weeks of paid parental leave and company sponsored membership at One Medical
Dream Setup: MacBook Air, Airpod Pros, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard
Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done
Flexible PTO: We believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work
Hybrid: Flexibility to work between your home and our office with everything you need to be successful in both
Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products
Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to recognize that you will use your cell phone for work related things
Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for your commute to our office
Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000
Who We Are
Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.
Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.
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