Director, Sourcebook Copy

RH; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RH in Corte Madera, CA, is seeking a Director of Sourcebook Copy to lead editors and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will ensure accuracy and consistency in RH sourcebooks, while advancing brand messaging and pricing verification across editions.

The role demands deep expertise in RH's voice, proactive leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment at our Home Office in Corte Madera.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of copyediting experience; luxury retail experience desirable.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong ability to foster a supportive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and leaders to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Live RH's Vision, Values and Beliefs across the team.
• Develop expertise in RH's brand voice and product messaging.
• Write, edit and proofread sourcebook copy to support the team.
• Coordinate with partners to schedule copy work and assign contributors.
• Support senior leadership with messaging strategy as needed.
• Maintain product information updates and RH style guides.
• Verify pricing across RH sourcebooks in multiple editions.
• Lead copyediting of print and digital assets including specs and signage.

Skills

Copyediting

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Suite

Job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker. At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right. RH is seeking a Director of Sourcebook Copy to join our Brand Copy Team. In this role, you will lead a team of editors and collaborate with cross-functional partners, ensuring accuracy and consistency across our sourcebooks. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for content and copy, superior written and verbal communication, a proactive leadership mentality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs
• Develop deep expertise in RH's style and brand voice, gaining knowledge of products, key messaging attributes, industry trends, and competitor strategies and presentations
• Write, edit and proofread sourcebook copy as needed to support the team
• Collaborate with partners to formulate sourcebook copy schedules, establish priorities, assign contributors, and ensure deadlines are met
• Support the VP, of Brand Copy with high-level messaging strategy and creative copy as needed.
• Keep track of product information updates
• Maintain the RH style guide and word list
• Verify pricing in the Canadian, UK and EU editions of RH sourcebooks
• Lead the copyediting and proofreading of additional print and digital assets, including but not limited to spec sheets, care sheets, creative copy, assembly instructions, signage, and hospitality materials

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of copyediting experience; retail/home furnishings experience or luxury retail experience highly desirable
• Proven leadership experience with a strong ability to foster a supportive environment and inspire our team members
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Communicate with various stakeholders and leaders, working collaboratively to ensure that deadlines are met
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite

Note | This role is on-site, Monday - Friday, and based out of our Home Office in Corte Madera, CA