Director of Interior Design

Thuma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision

Equity

Flexible by design

Time to recharge: 13 holidays

Employee discount

Cell phone stipend

Commute reimbursement

Room upgrade

Job summary

Thuma is seeking a Director of Interior Design to build and lead its interior design practice across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand, Creative, and B2B. This leader will shape how customers experience the brand—from design of key projects to influencing photography, catalogs, and store openings.

Ideal candidates will balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, bringing exceptional taste and a bias for execution.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in residential interior design, hospitality, luxury retail, or a design-led consumer brand.
• Exceptional taste and understanding of furniture, lighting, textiles, art, materials, and home design.
• Experience leading high-profile residential or commercial design projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Thuma’s interior design practice and define design principles to create Oasis across touchpoints.
• Lead interior design direction for major Retail, Trade, Contract, and B2B projects.
• Collaborate with Store Operations to develop interior design training and best practices.
• Shape the interior design direction of catalogs, photography, web imagery, and marketing campaigns in partnership with Brand and Creative.
• Influence product presentation, storytelling, and customer experiences through design and cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Interior design leadership

Residential interior design

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

At Thuma, we design for Oasis.We believe every home should feel warm, welcoming, and intentionally designed—a place where thoughtful, lifestyle-enhancing details invite people to slow down, recharge, and truly feel at home. Inspired by the warmth, simplicity, and hospitality of a favorite boutique hotel, our spaces reflect a philosophy of lounge and leisure—where every element has a purpose, every detail enhances the way we live, and less is more.

The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma’s interior design practice, serving as the company’s interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand, Creative, and B2B. This leader will help shape how customers experience our brand—from designing our most important customer projects to influencing photography, catalogs, web imagery, retail training, and new store openings.

Because this is a foundational role, no two weeks will look the same. Priorities will shift based on the needs of the business, requiring the Director of Interior Design to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on design execution wherever they can have the greatest impact.

This role is ideal for an experienced interior designer who is excited to help build Thuma’s interior design capability from the ground up. The ideal candidate combines exceptional taste with a bias for execution, enjoys working cross‑functionally, and is energized by bringing thoughtful design to life in ways that are both inspiring and commercially successful.

You Will

Design Vision & Leadership

• Establish and lead Thuma’s interior design practice.
• Define the design principles that help create Oasis across every customer touchpoint.
• Serve as the company’s interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization.
• Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best practices that scale with the business.

Signature Projects

• Lead the interior design direction for Thuma’s most significant Retail, Trade, Contract, and B2B projects.
• Partner with stores to support complex customer projects and deliver exceptional design solutions.
• Personally lead high‑impact design engagements that showcase Thuma’s design philosophy and create Oasis for our customers.

Store Design & Training

• Partner with Store Operations to develop interior design training, tools, and best practices.
• Help retail teams confidently guide customers in creating thoughtful, cohesive homes.
• Support new store openings and key initiatives with interior design expertise.

Brand & Creative

• Partner with Brand and Creative to shape the interior design direction of catalogs, photography, web imagery, marketing campaigns, and other brand content.
• Collaborate on photoshoots and creative productions to create inspiring, authentic interiors that express Thuma’s design philosophy.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner across Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, and Brand to bring an interior designer’s perspective to key business initiatives.
• Influence product presentation, storytelling, and customer experiences through the lens of exceptional interior design.
• Help build a world‑class interior design capability that supports Thuma’s long‑term growth.

This Might Describe You

• 8–10+ years of experience in residential interior design, hospitality, luxury retail, or a design‑led consumer brand.
• Exceptional taste and a deep understanding of furniture, lighting, textiles, art, materials, styling, and home design.
• Experience leading high‑profile residential or commercial design projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the desire to build a new function from the ground up.
• Exceptional taste and attention to detail.
• Customer‑first mindset.
• Collaborative and low ego.
• Comfortable moving between strategy and execution.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast‑moving environment.
• Leads through influence, creativity, and strong cross‑functional partnerships.

What Success Looks Like

• Interior design becomes a core capability and competitive advantage for Thuma.
• Retail teams confidently help customers create beautiful, cohesive homes.
• High‑profile customer projects consistently exceed expectations.
• Brand photography, catalogs, web imagery, and marketing consistently reflect an elevated, inspiring point of view.
• The principles of creating Oasis become embedded throughout the organization through exceptional interior design.

Why Join Us

• 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
• Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company‑sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
• Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
• Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility—flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
• Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work‑related phone use.
• Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
• Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.

** Some exclusions may apply

* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

$175,000 - $200,000 a year

Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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.