Design Studio Associate

The Thuma Product team is accepting applications to join our lean, fast-growing team composed of highly motivated creatives with a rigorous attention to detail. The Design Studio Associate role encompasses supporting the design studio’s operations, streamlining the Industrial Design team’s product development and prototyping process, and helping design and build out our expanding headquarters. Thuma’s quickly growing product design team hires and invests in talent with multidisciplinary skill sets that are interested to grow with our brand for the long term.

Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. This role is based in San Francisco and requires daily travel to the office Monday through Friday.

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!

• Track, receive and document product samples and prototypes shipments/deliveries to the San Francisco office
• Physically manage product samples and prototypes at our HQ storage facility
• Help build and expand our network of 3rd party material suppliers and prototyping vendors 
• Assist Design Prototyping Lead with miscellaneous design studio projects and facility buildout
• Help retrieve and send shipments and samples for user testing
• Regularly update the design studio’s physical roadmap wall to match digital version
• Facilitate design team with documenting product design and development process
• Setup and stage project platform areas and photography studio for weekly sample and prototype reviews with leadership
• Assist in developing, managing, and keeping track of material library assets
• Help monitor studio supplies and ensure studio equipment is properly maintained 
• Maintain studio organization, aesthetic, and cleanliness
• Assist with general studio tasks as directed by the Design Director

• Bachelor’s degree recommended
• 1-3+ years of experience working in the design or arts industry
• Interest in art, design, furniture, interiors, space-planning
• Comfortable working in workshop and/or warehouse environments
• Basic knowledge of woodworking and operating hand/power tools
• Physical ability and strength to lift and move packages, carrying samples and prototypes (up to 75 lbs), and working on your feet for extended periods
• A healthy obsession for quality, detail, and aesthetics
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills - must be articulate and prompt in correspondence with team and vendors
• Team player and show enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Resourcefulness, ability to quickly adapt and problem solve 
• Able to multitask effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn Google Workplace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• 3D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency is a plus (able to space plan and read plan drawings)

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, Display Screen

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 bedroom lifestyle brand, offering customers Bed Time essentials and amenities designed to celebrate life’s simple pleasures through thoughtful elevated design, quality craftsmanship, and modern convenience. 

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.