Visual Merchandising Manager/Director

Thuma is seeking a dynamic and creative Visual Merchandiser to elevate our retail presence and drive customer engagement. This role is crucial in translating our brand vision into compelling in-store experiences that resonate with our target audience. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for design, a strong understanding of retail operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how customers interact with and perceive Thuma in our retail and physical environments.

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!

• Lead visual merchandising strategy and execution across all Thuma retail locations.
• Build team processes that drive strong cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
• Enhance brand presence through elevated in-store experiences and optimized merchandising.
• Partner with product, merchandising and go-to-market to enhance product and brand storytelling across all physical spaces. 
• Direct re-merchandising efforts, seasonal updates, and storewide changeovers that align physical and digital channels.
• Partner with retail and architecture teams to develop store layouts that elevate customer flow and brand storytelling.
• Develop core processes and tools to streamline team workflows and cross-functional execution.
• Create a dedicated physical space for reviewing visual concepts and fostering collaboration.
• Produce compelling mockups, visuals, and technical drawings using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other 3D tools.
• Translate brand and product narratives into spatial concepts and in-store visual layouts.
• Design and execute impactful installations and customer-facing retail activations.
• Collaborate across retail, industrial design, and marketing teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Manage external partners and develop creative collateral for events and branded experiences.

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.