Jr. Art Director

We are looking for a Jr. Art Director to support Thuma’s Brand Creative team across concept development, production, and post-shoot execution for brand and campaign content. You will be involved in shaping creative ideas, coordinating shoots, and refining assets across stills, video, and digital touchpoints. This role is ideal for someone who has strong visual instincts, loves being close to the work, and wants to bring brand campaigns together end to end. This is a highly collaborative, fast-moving role for someone excited to grow within a creative brand studio environment.

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!

• Collaborate with the Art Director on concepting and idea development for campaigns and ongoing content
• Support brand standards by helping maintain and evolve visual consistency across channels
• Support art direction on set as needed, helping ensure creative intent translates through execution
• Create and own compelling visual content that elevates brand storytelling across campaigns and touchpoints
• Work closely with production partners to help keep shoots organized, efficient, and on schedule
• Assist with asset organization and management within the DAM system
• Create decks for campaign launches, internal reviews, creative concepts, and presentations
• Support content creation for brand moments

• Building mood, styling, and reference decks
• Assisting with shot lists and creative outlines
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure all marketing needs are captured

• Mark up images and provide direction for retouching
• Review proofs and conduct quality control to ensure all assets meet brand standards

• 1-3 years on-set experience, effectively directing talent and crew during shoots.
• A portfolio showing strong visual taste across design, photography, video, or art direction fundamentals
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and familiarity with Figma. Experience with Bynder or DAM systems is a plus 
• A working knowledge of production and post-production for stills and video
• Strong typography, layout, and composition skills
• An interest in the full pre-through-post production process
• Awareness of current fashion, design, and culture, with an appreciation for archival references
• Strong written communication and cross functional collaboration skills
• The ability to take feedback thoughtfully and collaborate closely with a creative team
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
• An eagerness to explore and leverage AI in creative work
• A curious, self-directed mindset with a genuine desire to learn and grow creatively

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: Apple Laptop, 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.